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A Few Clouds Brian Curran reclaims his seat in Assembly District 21
Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, the incumbent Democrat, and Brian Curran, her Republican challenger and predecessor, remained neck-and-neck as Nassau County election officials continued counting ballots this week, trying to determine who will represent the district in Albany next year.
A commitment to caring for the caregivers at Glen Cove Hospital
Nancy White and Christine Mills met in 2018, when they answered an ad for volunteers at Glen Cove Hospital. Sitting next to each other at the orientation, the retired nurses immediately bonded, …
Medical issues never defined Penny Doerge’s short life
St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church’s Sunday school creates an Easter egg hunt for residents of the Glen Cove Housing Authority’s Glen Gardens every year. The children hide plastic eggs filled with candy on Mason Drive, behind bushes and trees.
A laugh that everyone knew
Paul Laursen, former editor of Merrick and Bellmore Lifes, dies at 67
By all accounts, Paul Laursen had an infectious laugh that everyone around town knew. Whether you saw him at a civic association, historical society, Chamber of Commerce or Kiwanis meeting, he was always smiling, laughing, and sitting front and center in the audience.
GOP, Dems can’t agree on district maps
As comments close, voters beg for more time to decide
Nassau County Republicans and Democrats remained far apart when it comes to redistricting the county legislature. And as a final map is expected to be released this week — if not already …
Calhoun captures state volleyball title
Calhoun left little doubt as to which high school girls’ volleyball team is the best in New York State. After dominating Saturday’s four-team pool play, the Colts completed an …
Protecting online data
Local school officials are waging an unending battle to protect sensitive data stored on network computers, becoming overprotective — and in many cases downright secretive — in discussing their efforts to ward off cybercrime.
Pantry combats food insecurity
Dozens of people who faced the prospect of not having enough to eat on Thanksgiving gathered at the MLK Center early to secure a spot in line for the pantry.
Breast cancer walk honors late educator
Dr. Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert, a former Elmont school board member who died of a rare degenerative disease last month, was commemorated for her public health efforts and service during a breast …
Hewlett-Woodmere staffers raise their voices on contracts
Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association members brought their fight for a new contract to the Nov. 16 Board of Education meeting, having joined forces with the school district’s clerical staff, custodial and maintenance workers and information technology employees.
LIPA looks to power future with scholarships
Looking for a career? Long Island Power Authority might have it for you — and the utility is putting money behind it through a new scholarship program with Nassau and Suffolk County community colleges.