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At a recent rally outside the Nassau County Legislature building in Mineola members of the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition, from left Pearl Jacobs, Mary Ellen Kreye, James Jacobs and Jeannine Maynard.

How is Jeannine Maynard Maynard helping to lead the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition?

Jeannine Maynard, a lseasoned community advocate, works to improve her neighbors’ quality of life as the co-facilitator of the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition. more

By Karesha Graham Correspondent | 5/10/24

Hempstead town deputy supervisor Dorothy Goosby honors Clara Cooper on her 80th borthday.

Happy Birthday Clara Cooper!

The Town of Hemptead recognized Clara Cooper on her 80th birthday. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/24

Chrisitan Auguste, left, standing with ,Uniondale high school principal Mark McCaw, center, and Cristian Centeno, right, as they proudly display their certificate of receiving the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship.

Two Uniondale students awarded The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Uniondale High School announced two outstanding students, Cristian Centeno and Christian Auguste, have received The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship more

By Brandon Cruz | 5/3/24

Five exceptional music teachers from Long Island were recently honored at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, including two from Uniondale — Frank Abel and Susan Weber. From left: Educator of Note Recipients Alan Schwartz, Susan Weber, Frank Abel and Kim Löwenborg-Coyne.

Uniondale music teachers honored at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Two exceptional music teachers from Uniondale, Frank Abel and Susan Weber, were recently honored the Educator of Note Award at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook more

By Brandon Cruz | 4/25/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Hempstead village trustee Noah Burroughs — a former NFL player and a 20-year educator — is running for the Assembly seat currently held by Taylor Darling. His biggest priorities? Ensuring affordable housing and fully funding essential services like education and Medicaid.

Noah Burroughs announces Assembly run

He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community. more

By Brandon Cruz | 4/5/24

The Heckscher Museum of Art recently opened a highly anticipated exhibit featuring the work of the best artists across Long Island — including three students from Uniondale High School. From left were Stephanie Avelar, Uniondale art educator Brianna Jacobs-Cruz, Dusand Barrow and Kendra Saint Louis.

Uniondale artists among 'Long Island's Best'

Uniondale High School students' artistic talents are taking center stage at the renowned Heckscher Museum of Art's 'Long Island’s Best' exhibit. more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/29/24

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

Chika Akazi, a senior track star at Uniondale high school, showcased why she is the best at the New York State indoor track and field state championships held at the Ocean Breeze Complex in Staten Island last week, taking home the gold in her race.

Uniondale's Chika Akazi clears all hurdles to a state championship

Uniondale High School senior, Chika Akazi, has solidified her status as the best 55-meter hurdle runner in all of New York State, etching her name into the history books of high school track and … more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/15/24

Posing with their plaques awarded by the Governor, these New York Latina leaders and “mentors” are proud of their work, and so is the state.

Uniondale's Director of Multilingual Learners recognized for community impact

Estrella Olivares-Orellana, Director of Multilingual Learners at Uniondale school district, honored by Governor Hochul for her leadership in the Latina Mentoring Program. The recognition underscores the program's impact on Latina youth empowerment and mentorship initiatives. more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/15/24

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