Who was chosen as the West Hempstead Person of the Year?

Mike Joyce was selected as the West Hempstead Person of the Year.

West Hempstead is not satisfied

The West Hempstead football team has already matched its win total from last year thanks to a favorable schedule early in the campaign, and a .500 season could be in the cards with a little more …

How did the Malverne Fire Department honor William A. McLaughlin for his 50 years of service?

Malverne's William A. McLaughlin was honored for his half century of service.

Why the curtain went down on the Malverne Cinema

The nearly 80-year-old Malverne Cinema & Art Center has closed.

Check out Nassau University Medical Center's first-of-its-kind Community Outreach Center

The Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow has officially opened its new Community Outreach Center — which aims to increase the hospital’s connection to surrounding areas and the people it serves.

Editorial

Calling for fire safety, honoring local volunteers

With Fire Prevention Week — Oct. 6-12 — upon us, it’s important to reflect on the significance of fire safety in our communities, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians who keep us safe.

Columnist

Remembering a cherished friendship with Nelson DeMille

The bestselling, superbly gifted novelist Nelson DeMille recently died. The author of 23 books, including 17 bestsellers, DeMille was so much more than a brilliant writer. He was first and foremost an outstanding human being and a loyal friend.

Columnist

A historic election for all the wrong reasons

The desperate campaign being run by Donald Trump, in his quest for renewed power, will stand out in the history books for many years to come.

Columnist

Blakeman’s actions bring serious risks for first responders

In recent months, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has pursued a number of controversial measures that, in addition to likely being unconstitutional, bring with them a number of unintended consequences that will negatively impact our police and first responders.

Columnist

After reforms, NUMC is on the upswing

Public hospitals across the state face enormous challenges, and NUMC is no different. But as we close in on two years of executing substantial reforms, this irreplaceable institution is proving resilient and improving.