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Alleged West Hempstead murderer arrested

Nassau police tracked down Erick Efren Corado Gonzalez in New Jersey who is alleged to have stabbed death Ana Ruth Espinoza at the La Candela Restaurant in West Hempstead on Sept. 29. Espinoza died from her injuries. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/30/24

In the Back to School Bash, the Long Island Panthers donated 200 book bags full of school supplies to kids in need.

Panthers are about more than basketball

The Long Island Panthers basketball program, which started out as a basketball clinic for Lorenzo Jenkins’s three young daughters nearly 30 years ago, has become a fixture in the Lake view community — and Jenkins is determined to keep it that way. more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/20/24

Tierna Schutta, 10, with one of many candles that were lit in tribute of the 9/11 fallen.

Malverne, West Hempstead honor 9/11

Each year, Malverne and West Hempstead join together to remember the lives of those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks that occurred 23 years ago. more

By Taylor Grayson | 9/20/24

Ann Koffsky, left, and Estee Ackerman with the book ‘Ping-Pong Shabbat’ on Ackerman’s sports life.

Want inspiration, read ‘Ping-Pong Shabbat’

West Hempstead neighbors may remember the name Estee Ackerman, and her sudden rise to local stardom. At only 11, she rose to prominence for choosing her religion over a chance at a national table tennis title. Ann Koffsky, also of West Hempstead, was inspired to write a children’s book on Ackerman’s story. more

By Taylor Grayson | 9/20/24

Clementine is a rare one in 30 million orange lobster. She would have been killed and eaten, if not for Malverne-founded animal advocacy group

Lucky lobster rescued, reunited with sisters

A tank of lobsters is a common sight at Stop and Shop — but one of the crustaceans in the Southampton grocery store stuck out. Humane Long Island, an animal advocacy group founded in Malverne, … more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/20/24

New trail access point on the South Shore

A new water access point part of the South Shore Blueway Trail Plan is now complete, according to the New York Department of State. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/20/24

Janae Ridgeway was all smiles for her first day of third grade at Davison Avenue.

SEE PHOTOS: Kids of Malverne, West Hempstead all smiles for school year

Malverne Mules and West Hempstead Rams started the new school year last week, on Sept. 5, with big smiles. Whether they were brand-new kindergarteners or third-grade pros, all students couldn’t … more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/13/24

Erik Walter is beginning his first school year as the official principal of Maurice W. Downing Primary School. On Aug. 29, he got to know his fellow newcomers — the incoming kindergarteners of Downing.

Maurice W. Downing welcomes new principal, Erik Walter

The kindergarteners of Maurice W. Downing Primary School are starting a new school this year — and they’re not the only ones. Erik Walter, the new principal of Downing, is also a new … more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/13/24

The pollinator garden at Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s, in Malverne, sustains Maya Cullen-Conyers’ Gold Award project.

Crossroads Farm has new bee garden, courtesy Girl Scout Maya Cullen-Conyers

Crossroads Farm is buzzing about their new bee garden, thanks to Girl Scout Maya Cullen-Conyers' Gold Award. more

By Melissa Berman | 9/13/24

Malverne neighbors enjoyed the last installation of the Summer Concert Series on Auyg. 31 at Westwood Park.

SEE PHOTOS: Cold Spring Harbor Band comes to Malverne

The Summer Concert Series, hosted by Malverne Village, is “Movin’ Out.” The final installation, at Westwood Park on Aug. 31, saw the Cold Spring Harbor Band return to Malverne to … more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/13/24

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