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By Oct. 10 the oysters had grown to roughly 1.28 inches, four times their original size.

Coalition’s community oyster garden succeeds without a hitch

The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor’s community oyster gardening program has just finished its first year, and according to all participants, it was a resounding success. The CSHH … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/27/22

Alyssa, left, Isabella and Rocio Valentine painted pumpkins at the 2021 Rock Hall Country Fair.

Come to the Rock Hall Country Fair in Lawrence

The two-day Rock Hall Country Fair is on schedule for the second consecutive year, after being canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/20/22

Alongi’s brother, Salvatore, and his daughter, Angelina, pulled the cloth to reveal the sign at the conclusion of the ceremony. Many people spoke about what an amazing man he was.

‘A life of great significance’ for Sgt. Emanuele Alongi

East Meadow’s Woods Avenue has been renamed Sergeant Emanuele Alongi Avenue to honor the sacrifice and heroism of the late New York City Police Department sergeant who died June of 2020 of a Sept. … more

By Mallory Wilson | 10/20/22

Rochelle Stern Kevelson was among the many Five Towns residents who spoke out in opposition to the potential developments.

Overdevelopment is 5Towns residents’ focus as Hempstead OKs building ban

The Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously last week to approve a six-month moratorium to halt building in what is known as the Business Overlay and Transit Oriented Development district in Inwood and North Lawrence. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/29/22

Dexter and Dunkin, two dogs currently available for adoption at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Located on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, the town’s lone shelter offers adoptions for pets like Dexter and Dunkin for $25.

Animal shelter says to 'Adopt, don't shop'

On the lookout for a new, four-legged member of the family? Officials with the Town of Hempstead say you don’t have to look any further than its Wantagh-based animal shelter. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 9/22/22

Amar, above left, Asha, Vee and Shay Jhaveri cleaned Tappen Beach.

Young, old, those in between clean beaches

Members of the community gathered on the morning of Sept. 17 to help keep their beaches cleaner and safer for the local wildlife. 115 Hempstead Harbor residents participated in “Coastal … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

More than 100 Five Towns residents attended the Sept. 20 hearing where the Town of Hempstead approved a temporary ban on building in those communities.

Hempstead Town adopts temporary Five Towns building ban

The Town of Hempstead board voted unanimously to approve a six-month temporary moratorium to halt building in what is known as the business overlay and transit-oriented development district in Inwood and North Lawrence. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/21/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

V.S. sibling duo earn reading challenge award

Sisters Rosa and Zara Paulina of Valley Stream were granted a prize for winning the Town of Hempstead Summer Reading Challenge on Aug. 4. The challenge encourages children to read at least three … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/1/22

Two heroes, and one captain who should’ve been ashamed

A tall obelisk rises from the heart of Rockville Cemetery, the Lynbrook burial ground that dates back to the earliest days of our nation. It remembers the 139 souls lost . . . more

By Michael Hinman | 8/4/22

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