Valley Stream resident Christine Miserandino and her family will be celebrating her 37th birthday this year in an unusual way. Instead of presenting Miserandino with gifts, the family will be hosting an … more

Part two of an occasional series about the challenges that people face making ends meet in Nassau County. By 8 a.m. on July 3, many, if not most, of the 3- to 5-year-olds in Jazmin Torres and … more

Hundreds of Long Islanders are set to gather in North Bellmore this weekend at the Nassau County Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Lions and Kiwanis clubs. more

Long Island Democrats came out in force Monday night for a dinner fundraiser at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury that paid tribute to Carolyn McCarthy, of Mineola, for her 17 years representing Nassau County in Congress. The gala’s guest list included Democratic notables from the region and beyond, like House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, and it likely netted hundreds of thousands of dollars for the party. more

When I heard that President Obama was playing golf with Tiger Woods two weekends ago, I wondered if the event might be interpreted as a kind of presidential pardon. more

When Lynbrook High School class of 1985 graduate Karen Mitchell’s 8-year-old son Skylar found out about the damage that was done in New York from … more

The second annual Motorcycle Run & BBQ for PTSD awareness was held in Greis Park last Sunday. The proceeds of the event will go to 9/11 veterans and U.S. veterans MC LI. The day included a … more

This story was submitted by Philip’s aunt, Anna D’Amaro. Our family’s worst nightmare began on July 4, 2009 when Philip Califano was 5 years old and, just like any other … more

The third annual Swim Across America fundraiser was held at the Lynbrook pool last Saturday, once again coordinated by friends Julie Bergin and Kelly Stapleton. To date, they have raised over $40,000. “During this year’s kickoff event we had the privilege of meeting with the doctors who are conducting research to find a cure as a direct result of Swim Across America fundraising,” said Bergin. “This has motivated us to keep on making waves to fight cancer!” Swim Across America In. is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events. more

Members of the Howard Lathrop Post 2307 VFW in Lynbrook have seen a lot of progress on the reconstruction of their “second home” after a fire in December … more