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The battle against the Equinor wind turbine project

Long Islanders are deeply concerned about the proposed Equinor wind turbine project, Empire Wind, and its potential to adversely affect our health, safety and economy. more

By Ari Brown | 11/3/23

The people of Israel live

Following Hamas’s attack on the nation of Israel, I attended several vigils, including one at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Greenvale. It was a very poignant event with a lot of emotion. more

By Charles Lavine | 10/26/23

Kathy Buchsbaum, Assistant Director, Renee Baez, Head of Youth Services, Robyn Gilloon, Library Director

How can you make a difference in your community? Try your local library!

Libraries remain the hub of their communities, and one way they are serving neighbors is by coordinating efforts to help those in need. As part of the Great Give Back — a community … more

By Mark Nolan | 10/6/23

What is the fate of the Capri Motor Inn in West Hempstead?

The Capri Motor Inn has officially been declared a public nuisance by the Town of Hempstead. The motel will be shut down for one year — the longest the law allows. “A public … more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/15/23

Serious pollution in the airspace above is being ignored

Today, everyone is conscious of pollution and its detrimental effects on our environment and health. The most common forms are water, air and plastic pollution, but there is another type . . . more

By Brian Curran | 9/14/23

Supervisor Don Clavin, joined by County Legislators Bill Gaylor and John Giuffré, Town Councilman Tom Muscarella, and Robert Shelly, of the West Hempstead Community Support Association, support the community’s call for the motel to be shuttered. If it is determined to be a public nuisance, the Capri could be closed for up to a year.

What will happen with the Capri Motor Inn?

Many West Hempstead residents say the Capri Motor Inn has been a nuisance for years. At a special board meeting on Aug. 31, the Town of Hempstead began a public hearing to determine whether … more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/8/23

Lakeview community celebrates. Find out more.

A basketball tournament, a parade, a celebration of community — this year’s Lakeview Day was all that and more. “The community came alive,” said the event … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/27/23

Local news is good for business

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, which has been introduced in Congress, would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. more

By Dean Ridings | 7/27/23

Former U.S. Rep. Peter King is recovering after having a malignant tumor removed from the wall of his stomach.

Peter King doing well after successful cancer surgery

Peter King says there's only one way you can bring him down, and it involves a bus, and a curb to step off of. more

By Michael Hinman | 4/30/23

The candidates for this year's board of education election in West Hempstead.

These West Hempstead candidates want your vote. Read about their ideas.

There are two seats up for election in this year’s West Hempstead board of education race. The election takes place Tuesday, May 16 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Incumbent Joseph Magaraci is seeking … more

By Mark Nolan | 4/30/23

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