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East Meadow resident Brad Shafran, right, brought his 12-year-old son, Brody, to a cricket match in Eisenhower Park earlier this week. While they didn’t know much about the sport, the experience was memorable. Above, the two with a Sri Lankan flag, which was one of the teams playing.

East Meadow locals check out 2024 Cricket World Cup

While the vast majority of Nassau County residents may not know anything about cricket, their home is currently a world stage for the largest tournament in the sport: the International Cricket Committee T20 Men’s World Cup. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

As games continue for the International Cricket Committee’s T20 World Cup through June 12, safety is a priority. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder has detailed the efforts to keep those attending the games safe and secure.

As Cricket World Cup continues in Eisenhower Park, safety remains a priority

Three games have already been played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium for the International Cricket Committee’s T20 World Cup, but the tournament is far from over on Long Island. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

As Cricket World Cup continues in Eisenhower Park, safety remains a priority

Three games have already been played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium for the International Cricket Committee’s T20 World Cup, but the tournament is far from over on Long Island. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

Lori Davico’s kindergarten students Annabella Yueng, Nigel Mann and Bethsaida Malone with Connor Maye and Brendan Binniker of the U.S. Coast Guard.

In East Meadow, helicopters, trucks arrive at McVey Elementary

Children at George McVey Elementary School in East Meadow got the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of emergency vehicles and more during the Parent Teacher Association’s Touch-a-Truck event. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

East Meadow High School holds 25th annual Senior Project Fair

During East Meadow High School’s 25th annual Senior Project Fair on May 23, students displayed their yearlong projects detailing what they learned through internships, community service and work experience. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

At the Spring Fest at the Samanea Mall, families came out to enjoy warm weather and plenty of attractions. Diana Meyer of Yummy Tummy4Life served Melissa Groneveldt and Catherine O’Keefe, both of Westbury, some locally made treats.

Getting back into fair season at Samanea Mall

Warm weather and blue skies means its time for Long Islanders to get back outside. The perfect place for many to do that was the Samanea Mall last month, at their Spring Fest. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/6/24

‘Iolanthe,’ a 140-year-old opera, will be performed at the East Meadow United Methodist Church on Saturday. Henry Horstmann and Kara Vertucci play the half-immortal Strephon and the wealthy Phyllis.

Historic opera takes to the stage at East Meadow Methodist Church

Romance, drama and comedy, all wrapped up in one show, will hit the stage in East Meadow this weekend. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 5/31/24

Attorneys meet one-on-one with children from several school districts and provide guidance. Alan Hodish, the program’s founder, with Judge Maxine Broderick at a luncheon with the students on May 23.

Nassau County Bar Association helps students reach their full potentials

The Nassau County Bar Association is committed to keeping the future of students on Long Island bright, promising and rewarding. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

During Fleet Week in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County residents got to meet military personnel. A U.S. Marine, left, greets a young boy outside of a helicopter during the May 25 event.

Nassau County communities meet military personnel at Fleet Week

There was no better weekend for Nassau County to celebrate Fleet Week 2024 than Memorial Day weekend. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

PFY will host its annual pride gala on June 6, dubbed ‘Power of Pride: Raising LGBTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY.’ This year’s event aims to focus on prejudice facing the LGBTQ+ community, by honoring Long Island’s trailblazers who fight adversity on many fronts.

PFY’s gala to recognize LGTBQ+ trailblazers on Long Island

PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, is set to host its annual Pride Gala on June 6. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24