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The Anja Dance Company put on a performance at the East Meadow Public Library in celebration of Holi, a Hindu festival.

Colors of joy: East Meadow celebrates Holi

Members of the East Meadow community embraced Indian culture this month, celebrating Holi, a Hindu festival. The East Meadow Public Library welcomed the Anja Dance Company on March 17, a premier South Asian performing arts organization specializing in artistic and authentic arts education, performances and classes. more

By Jordan Vallone | 3/29/24

At the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce’s March 20 meeting, it unveiled its new and improved website. Left, the website’s home page.

Building better businesses with East Meadow Chamber of Commerce

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce introduced big changes with the changing of the season at their monthly meeting held on March 20. The meeting covered the recent updates to the chamber website as well as tips for growing businesses. more

By Rachele Terranova | 3/29/24

At the Purim celebration at the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center on March 24, 19 members of the community, above, volunteered to read the Megilla, or the Book of Esther.

Purim is celebrated at East Meadow Beth-El

The Jewish holiday of Purim was celebrated and wholeheartedly embraced by the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center on March 24. The day brought together families and members of the community to take part in celebrations for joyous holiday. more

By Jordan Vallone | 3/29/24

In spring, all eyes turn to the diamond

It has arrived. Baseball’s opening day. more

By Peter King | 3/29/24

Netanyahu is a supporter of one party: himself

I have known Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer since 1972. I have watched him grow from being a state assemblyman to one of the most powerful political leaders in the United States. Schumer is a serious and smart lawmaker, and he measures his every word with the greatest of caution. When he speaks, it is well planned, because he is conscious of the fact that the press will hold him accountable for his actions. more

By Jerry Kremer | 3/29/24

Have you got the fire(fighter) in you?

They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes. That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the … more

3/29/24

We must understand what antisemitism is, and isn’t

The American Jewish Committee recently released its annual State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report, which revealed that 63 percent of American Jews say the status of Jews in the U.S. is “less secure than a year ago” — a 22-percentage-point increase in just one year, and a 32-point increase over two years. more

By Eric Post and Bob Vecchio | 3/29/24

We need stronger enforcement of youth vaping laws

Parents, teachers and school administrators on Long Island all understand the gravity of the youth vaping epidemic. Young people are using vaping devices at alarming rates, exposing themselves to nicotine and numerous other dangerous chemicals that have adverse effects on their health. New York state must respond to this crisis by requiring greater transparency when it comes to the sale of vaping products, holding distributors accountable for illegal sales and rigorously enforcing penalties for bad actors. more

By Michaelle Solages | 3/29/24

We need regional solutions to protect our environment

While many public policies often divide us as a nation, the protection of Mother Earth unites us with a common goal as a society. As Long Islanders, especially Town of Oyster Bay residents, we cherish the surrounding environment and value the importance of clean air, waterways, locally grown food, natural resources, and amazing open space for recreation. more

By Joseph Saladino | 3/29/24

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

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

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