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Mike Stanko, right, a lifelong resident of Valley Stream, had his signature “pop realist” artwork on display at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration earlier this month.

'The Art of Stanko' exhibition is a colorful ode to Valley Stream

It was a full house at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration turned exhibition gallery to showcase the work of New American painter and hometown darling Mike Stanko. The record-breaking turnout on opening … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/17/24

Milagros Vicente, recipient of the N-New York State School Boards Association Outstanding School Board Service Award, has worn many hats and supported a variety of causes.

This Valley Stream District 13 trustee receives high honors for service

She’s left an indelible mark in Valley Stream’s public life and public education system. Valley Stream District 13’s Board of Education trustee Milagros Vicente was handed the … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/17/24

The Nassau County K-9 unit shows local kids what they can do during the recent Nassau County Police Department open house at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence.

Learning about cops, straight from the source

For nearly a century, the men and women of the Nassau County Police Department have put themselves on the line, protecting the communities they love. But how exactly do they do it? Some 2,400 … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/17/24

Second-graders from the Academy Charter School in Uniondale look on in wonder at the many glimpses into the future provided by their older peers at the school’s STEAM fair last week.

Academy Carter School showcases student creativity at the STEAM fair

Academy Charter School students highlighted their innovative projects that aimed to present cutting-edge technology and futuristic advancements. more

By BRANDON CRUZ Special to the Uniondale Herald Beacon | 5/10/24

Gail Kastenholz, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors, detailed its history and the struggles her parents faced as Jews in Europe.

Yom HaShoah held at Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center

Dozens of people gathered at the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center in Glen Cove last Sunday to commemorate Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day, which pays tribute to the 6 million … more

By Roksana Amid | 5/10/24

Anne Kelly, left, and Metta Pollio won second and first place respectively in their divisions in the New York state portion of the National History Day Program.

North Shore students shine in history competition

Two students from the North Shore School District were selected as finalists for the prestigious National History Day Program advancing to the national competition held in College Park, Maryland, … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/10/24

Millie Tedaldi curls the ribbons for approximately 30 spring gift baskets.

Life Enrichment Center delivering joy and care packages in Oyster Bay

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay’s annual “Homebound Spring Basket” deliveries, where volunteers from the center drop off care … more

5/10/24

Lisa Colacioppo wants to keep North Shore special

Lisa Colacioppo, the current vice president of the North Shore School District Board of Education, is running for reelection for a second term on the board. Colacioppo, 48, of Sea Cliff, is a retired … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/10/24

Molly houses often provided opportunities for people to flaunt or subvert traditional gender norms and roles, as this cartoon from 1780 shows.

Exploring LGBTQ+ culture in the 18th century

Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay is set to host a presentation exploring the history and archaeology of molly houses, clandestine taverns where homosexual men and cross-dressing individuals could … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/10/24

Maria Mosca plans to advocate for the North Shore

Maria Mosca is running for reelection to the North Shore School District’s Board of Education, aiming to continue her work in supporting the district’s educational programs and navigating its … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/10/24

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