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Carey’s Mia Vintimilla, left, battled with Clarke’s Ayla Abate during the Seahawks’ 7-6 victory in a battle of unbeatens April 26.

Carey’s girls’ lacrosse team has taken off on a meteoric rise after consecutive 2-11 conference records. Nobody could’ve imagined Carey busting out to eight straight … more

By Marc Berman | 5/4/24

Trevor Smith had three hits and scored three times for the Jets in their 6-2 victory over Baldwin in last week’s series finale May 2.

Baldwin, East Meadow battle for playoff seeding

Two teams headed to the Nassau Class AAA baseball playoffs but jockeying for seeding took turns beating each other in the first two games of last week’s series before East Meadow got the best … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/4/24

Bobby Sorise, 5, who has apraxia of speech, has been studied by researchers and undergone special therapy at Hagedorn Little Village School in Seaford.

Long Beach hopes to raise awareness for a little-known childhood speech disorder

Discover Bobby's journey with apraxia of speech, a tale of resilience and advocacy. Join Long Beach in raising awareness on May 14. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/3/24

Elmont Memorial High School senior Quincy Velez says the Tuition Assistance Program helps him, as someone growing up in a single-parent home, pay for college. He is with Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Elmont community leaders and students celebrating the expansion of TAP outside of his alma mater.

State allocates $56M more for TAP

Thanks to a $56 million investment in the state's tuition assistance program, college-bound students are getting a little more help paying for school. more

By Nicole Wagner | 5/3/24

The improvements aim to increase use of the park, on Shore Road at Pacific Avenue, and make it safer.

Upgrades await as Pacific Park Playground prepares for reopening

Upgrades underway at Long Beach's Pacific Park Playground. Get ready for a safe and fun reopening with new equipment and improvements. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 5/3/24

Jupiter Power presents benefits of battery storage unit

The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility, a battery storage project by Jupiter Power, could replace the existing oil terminal at Glenwood Landing with a 275-megawatt battery energy storage … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/3/24

Before being named Valley Stream fire chief in April, Anthony Capone served as a lieutenant, captain, and 2nd and 1st assistant fire chief.

He's the 100th chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department. This is his first order of business.

Since childhood, Anthony Capone felt destined to storm into burning buildings in firefighter gear. Since he was 15 years old, he has eyed the top spot of Valley Stream fire chief. Last month, Capone, … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

Valley Stream Superintendent Unal Karakas networked with Howard University teaching prospects at a career fair in April to build a stronger pipeline for minority teachers for the district.

'A huge first step': How Valley Stream District 24 is building a minority teacher pipeline

Away from his usual desk obligations, Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, was on a head-hunting mission in Washington D.C. last month. He chose perhaps the best place in town to … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

Courtesy Valley Stream District 13 Valley Stream District 13 was recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the Best Communities for Music Education Award.

Valley Stream District 13 takes a bow for its music program. Here's why.

Valley Stream District 13 seems to have struck a chord with its music program, having been recognized for the Best Communities for Music Education Award by the National Association of Music Merchants … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

A Valley Stream man was arrested for the illegal sale of cannabis products at the Late Vibes Smoke Shop on April 25.

Valley Stream man arrested for alleged illegal cannabis sale in Ocean Avenue smoke shop

A Valley Stream man was arrested for selling unlicensed cannabis products at the Late Vibes Smoke Shop on April 25. Narcotics detectives, investigating the 89 Ocean Ave smoke shop, found gummies … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

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