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Brian Amato, a naturally talented percussionist, performs a drum solo.
If this Oceanside resident hears it, he can play it
Brian Amato, of Oceanside, may have difficulty expressing his thoughts through words, but his love of music is unmistakable to anyone watching him play the drums. Sitting behind the drums with … more
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The kickball tournament brings the communities of Island Park and Long Beach together for a good cause.
Remembering through kickball in Island Park
The annual kickball tournament honoring the memory of Geri Yellin, of Long Beach, who died in 2018, at 47, after a lengthy illness, will take place at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park on … more
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“Michelle Fabre Band” playing on the beach stage in Island Park.
Music, comedy, and community, all at Finn Fest
Island Park Beach came alive on Saturday as Finn Fest returned for another successful year, drawing in a vibrant crowd of over a thousand attendees. Organized by the Dorothy Finn Foundation, this … more
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The Island Park Kiwanis club raised over $3,000 at this years lobster and steak dinner.
Island Park Kiwanis raises thousands at annual lobster bake
The Island Park Kiwanis Club hosted its annual lobster and steak dinner at Masone Beach on August 4. The event, a fundraiser for the club, raised $3,800. The funds will benefit children and families … more
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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
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
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
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City Council president Brendan Finn reiterated his thoughts on the ever-going wind turbine project off Long Beach, questioning the point of the governor's new RAPID Act.
Oceanside, Island Park rally against turbines, cables
Long Beach, Island Park and Oceanside community residents have been speaking their minds about offshore wind for nearly two years. For or against it, they have made their voices heard — at … more
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More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.
Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more
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