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Bob Mackreth in uniform early in World War II, at around age 20. He turned 100 this month.

This Malverne vet turned 100. See what he has accomplished in his life.

Bob Mackreth has fit a lot of life into 100 years. Between his boyhood in Malverne during the Great Depression, his involvement in U.S. intelligence in World War II and his decades as a family man, … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/29/23

Malverne High School students Olivia Brown, Sabrina Ramharakh, and Raymond Cecere were recognized as Young Leaders in the 21st Century by Assemblyman Brian Curran.

These amazing kids are helping today. Find out what makes them so special.

They are musicians, activists, scholars, and more — Gen-Z students stepping up as leaders in their community. These three Malverne High School students were honored by Assemblyman Brian Curran … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/29/23

Members of the West Hempstead Community Support Association Bob Shelly, far left, with Santos Welti, Neal Rosenblatt, BaBa Carseck and Kurt Rockensies during the annual spring cleanup.

Even the kids helped! Find out what they did in West Hempstead.

The West Hempstead Community Support Association held its biannual Halls Pond Park cleanup on May 21. Neal Rosenblatt worked with the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums … more

By Mark Nolan | 5/29/23

Support our veterans by attending a local Memorial Day parade.

Where will you watch the Memorial Day parades? Read to see where to go.

HED: Memorial Day parades preview Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor and respect men and women who sacrificed their life while serving in the U.S. military. It is an annual tradition in … more

By Mark Nolan | 5/29/23

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin assisted Dennis Donovan of East Rockaway during the E-Cycle event.

They shredded like rock stars!

The Town of Hempstead held a successful E-Cycle and Shredding event May 7 at North Woodmere Park for residents, free-of-charge. All televisions, computers, computer components (including cables, … more

By Mark Nolan | 5/29/23

Aiden Sargent, a 12th-grader, won Stony Brook University’s Japan Center essay competition, as well as the Consul General of Japan Special Award. He stands here with Consul Satoshi Nagano from the Consulate General of Japan in New York.

West Hempstead's Aiden Sargent wins state-wide essay contest. What inspired his winning essay?

Learning about the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — when the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan during World War II — sure made a lasting impression on Aiden Sargent. … more

By Nicole Formisano | 5/21/23

An emotional Joseph Magaraci hugs West Hempstead education board trustee Kurt Rockensies after his narrow victory Tuesday night.

West Hempstead school budget defeated. What was the initial reaction?

For the second straight year, voters registered their displeasure with the West Hempstead School District’s budget, defeating the proposed plan by 8 percentage points, with nearly 54 percent … more

By Mark Nolan | 5/21/23

Liberty Utilities, which provides drinking water to several South Shore communities, is proposing a rate increase. Advocacy groups fighting for a public takeover of companies like Liberty are opposed to the increase — and putting pressure on the South Nassau Water Authority to facilitate takeover efforts.

Water rates may increase drastically. Will your rates go up?

More than 100,000 customers across Nassau County’s South Shore communities may face a steep increase in their private water bills if Liberty Utilities’ planned rate hike is approved. … more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/21/23

Susan Cools announces that she is running for town clerk in November.

Hempstead clerk's race set. Who is running?

Susan Cools is promising to bring transparency to the Town of Hempstead in her bid for the town clerk’s post — especially when it comes to spending taxpayers’ money. Cools said … more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/21/23

Memorial Day parades take place in most communities on Long Island.

Where will be able to watch Memorial Day parades? Find out here!

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor and respect men and women who sacrificed their life while serving in the U.S. military. It is an annual tradition in communities across the country, and … more

By Mark Nolan | 5/21/23

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