The "Beautiful Me" empowerment program, initiated by Glen Cove Middle School, addresses challenges faced by female students, aiming to enhance self-esteem and promote healthy relationships. Inspired by the tragic loss of the Hance sisters, the program involves certified facilitators immersing themselves in workshops alongside students to address internal struggles and foster positive change. Through modules focusing on self-care, self-affirmation, and accepting compliments, the program aims to empower girls and create a supportive school environment. more

Improving the environment doesn’t always entail a big undertaking. It can start small, with local, eco-friendly initiatives like . . . more

In between the presidential campaign, this week’s special election in the 3rd Congressional District and nightly news headlines, our nation’s border crisis has risen to the forefront of … more

Nassau County is expected to issue refunds totaling $1,583,000 to Glen Cove and the Glen Cove City School District this week. The refunds will resolve the accidental overpayment to the county of payments in lieu of taxes from 2010 to 2021, which were discovered during a 2021 audit of the city’s Industrial Development Agency by the state controller’s office. Glen Cove City Councilwoman Marsha Silverman expressed her criticism of the IDA, and requested the city undergo a self-audit in 2017 by employing an inspector general. After her request was denied, Silverman began talks with Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and former Mayor Tim Tenke to formally begin requesting the initial audit. more

Q. Can you solve a debate I have been having with my contractor about replacing the cracked floor in my garage? The problem is that I want to have steel bars in the slab . . . more

The situation in the Middle East has always been a powder keg, and there’s a lot to unpack there. Not only has it challenged the best minds since 1948 . . . more

A dozen volunteers gathered on April 20 for a city-wide cleanup effort in honor of Earth Day, collecting over 200 pounds of trash. The cleanup, echoing the global spirit of Earth Day, honored the late Beautification Commissioner Bill Byrne, who initiated the city's Earth Day cleanup in 2017. Their collective action demonstrated a commitment to environmental stewardship and honored Byrne's legacy as an environmental champion. more

From afar, the May 6 baseball game at John Maccarone Memorial City Stadium between the Long Island Bombers and the Sunset Mets looked like any other game played there. The bases were loaded, friends and family filled the stands, and athletes were patiently waiting for their turn to get their hands and bats on the ball. But the players in this baseball game were all visually impaired. more

There was no Triple Crown on the line, but the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes was historic nonetheless. Trainer Jena Antonucci etched herself into thoroughbred racing history Saturday when … more

Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . . more