First, the good news. Long Island has consistently been named one of the safest major metropolitan areas in the United States. And in recent years, Nassau County has repeatedly been named the safest county in the nation. Violent crime is down to levels that are among the lowest ever recorded. The Nassau County Police Department is second to none, and we are fortunate to have our law-and-order procedures under the leadership of Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and District Attorney Anne Donnelly, who are tough on crime and willing to enforce our laws to protect the public at the highest levels legally allowed. more

On Jan. 27, a New York City police lieutenant and an officer were trying to disperse a disorderly crowd outside a migrant shelter in Midtown Manhattan when they were viciously attacked by several people. After the melee, seven suspected assailants were arrested. Three were charged with felony assault and robbery. Of the seven, only one, who had a previous record of disorderly conduct, was held in lieu of $15,000 bail. All of the others were set free. more

The practitioners who deliver physical, speech and occupational therapy services to babies and toddlers under age 3 with disabilities and developmental delays have not gotten a raise from Nassau County in nearly three decades. As homelessness continues to grow, Nassau has slashed its funding for the Department of Social Services, and its Homeless Intervention Team has been disbanded. Yet before dealing with these issues, the county sank $10 million of federal pandemic recovery aid into its 125th-anniversary plans. more

Freeport Public Schools’ students and staff celebrated being 100 days smarter on Feb. 9 as they marked the 100th day of the 2023-2024 school year. Throughout the district’s elementary … more

On the most romantic day of the year, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray presided over the vow renewals of 116 love-struck couples, eight of who hailed from Freeport! A total of 232 Town of Hempstead … more

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U. S., and Merrick resident Jayne Dickie is trying her best to significantly lower those numbers. Her efforts come after Dickie, 70, … more

In the spirit of service and compassion, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club recently orchestrated efforts to alleviate food insecurity on Long Island by helping to fill empty food pantries across … more

In a vibrant display of community support, Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center hosted a festive Mardi Gras fundraiser on February 10th. Attendees gathered to celebrate and contribute to the … more

It was a milestone previously not thought possible: The property tax rate will not go up for Freeport property owners, and it won’t go up for the 11th consecutive year. That’s all in this … more

Long Island lost an American icon with the passing of Baldwin resident Bob Beckwith last week. The image of Beckwith standing with President George W. Bush amid the ruins of the World Trade Center days after the Sept. 11 attacks will forever personify America’s unyielding courage and quiet determination in the face of horrific tragedy and massive challenge. more