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Poll workers from the Board of Education tallied the votes for the Oyster Bay-East Norwich school district’s budget election at Oyster Bay High School Tuesday night.

Both Oyster Bay-East Norwich and Locust Valley school budgets pass

The chorus room at Oyster Bay High School was silent at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, as poll workers from the Board of Elections tallied the votes. Superintendent Francesco Ianni and Deputy … more

By Laura Lane | 5/24/24

Joe Hili, fourth from left, presented a new American flag to Bayville Mayor Steve Minicozzi during a brief ceremony on the Village Green on May 14.

Bayville’s American Legion members revive Old Glory

Everyone loves a parade, including the residents of Bayville. Every Memorial Day, when they gather for the annual parade, the route, on Bayville and Ludlum avenues, is lined with American flags. The … more

By Laura Lane | 5/24/24

Governor Kathy Hochul, left, joined Bruce Stillman, president and CEO of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, to inspect the ongoing construction of the new Pancreatic Center of Excellence.

$15 million state grant supports Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has received a $15 million grant from New York State to support the construction of its Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. The funding, announced by Governor Kathy … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/24/24

Locust Valley Central School District budget passes; DellaFera and Vasiliou reelected

The Locust Valley Central School District's proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year passed Tuesday night, with 904 votes for and only 554 against. Proposition 2, which focused on capital reserve … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/21/24

Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District candidates for school board, Joseph Laurita, Jr., left, and John Paul Kopacz shared why they would best represent the district at Meet the Candidates on May 1.

Sharing their qualifications, plans for board

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board of Education candidates John Paul Kopacz and Joseph Laurita, Jr. shared their vision for the district and qualifications at Meet the Candidates held on May 1 in the … more

By Laura Lane | 5/17/24

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

John Paul Kopacz said the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District offers a great deal to students. He would like to see it offer even more.

Candidate offers experience in education, new ideas

John Paul Kopacz, a 43-year-old educator and administrator with 17 years of experience, seeks a position on the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School Board, driven by a passion for enhancing educational opportunities. Kopacz's background in engineering and education equips him to address challenges effectively, emphasizing open communication and community participation to ensure all students thrive academically. more

By Laura Lane | 4/25/24

Joseph F. Laurita Jr., a former police officer, is concerned with maintaining safety at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District.

Adept negotiator would take his expertise to the OBEN board

Joseph F. Laurita Jr. has always served his community, first as a young emergency medical technician with the Williston Park Fire Department, and then, as a Brooklyn police officer. He would like to … more

By Laura Lane | 4/25/24

Assemblyman Chuck Lavine decried his Republican colleagues' 'antics' over the Faith-Based Housing Act, which is not a part of the New York State budget.

Faith-based housing proposal faces backlash

A proposal to include a Faith-Based Housing Act in the New York state budget has sparked debate on Long Island, with concerns about its potential impact on local zoning laws and the ability of … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility will replace the Global Petroleum terminal by Tappen Beach.

Battery storage facility sparks controversy

The prospect of a massive battery storage unit looming over Glenwood Landing has sparked a heated debate among residents, town officials, and the proposing company, Jupiter Power. The proposed … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

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