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Long fueling lines were a problem in Nassau County after Hurricane Sandy.

Town: Fueling stations must carry generators

A law passed by the Town of Hempstead on Jan. 22 requires fueling stations within the township to carry back-up generators capable of powering its fuel pumps during power outages. more

By David Weingrad | 1/31/13

Heather Cordeira and Nick Giordano organized the Art Clubs from Merrick and Grand Avenue middle schools, respectively, to create the gift of art.

Bellmore-Merrick schools: Presentations, performance highlight Board Appreciation Month

Members of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s fine and performing arts classes presented artwork and offered a musical performance that reflects this year’s theme of The Power of Yet. more

11/10/23

Rabbi David Harris, former chief of the American Jewish Committee, spoke to attendees at event commemorating Yom Ha’atzmaut on May 14 at the Merrick Jewish Centre. Harris’ visit was made possible by the Rabbi Charles and Betty Klein Legacy Fund.

Guest speaker Rabbi David Harris speaks on the State of Israel

The Jewish community of Merrick and Bellmore celebrated the 76th Yom Ha’atzmaut, the anniversary of Israel’s founding, at the Merrick Jewish Center on May 14. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 5/31/24

Blasted by the snow, again [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

Rabbi Rishe Groner of Congregation Beth Ohr offers her thoughts for Rosh Hoshana.

Blessings this Rosh Hashana

T his weekend, as many Jewish families and their guests sit down to celebrate the Jewish New Year, the table will be filled with all kinds of special foods to mark the occasion. But this isn’t … more

9/15/23

The League of Women Voters of East Nassau partnered with the Citizens Campaign for the Environment to bring an informative presentation to South Shore residents about the effects of climate change, and how it can be combatted with renewable energy.

How climate change, renewable energy will impact Long Island’s future

The League of Women Voters of East Nassau recently partnered with the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, a nonprofit and nonpartisan environmental organization, to host a vastly informative presentation on the drastic consequences that climate change could have not only globally, but particularly on Long Island. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/29/23

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

Park Avenue Elementary School’s garden has flourished since its establishment in 2011. A $1,000 grant from the Bellmore Lions Club will allow the North Bellmore School District to expand educational opportunities in the outdoor space. Above, students make a seed starter kit in the garden.

Enriching the lives of students with Park Avenue school garden

For over a decade, a garden at Park Avenue Elementary School, in the North Bellmore School District, has flourished, providing rich learning opportunities for many classes of students more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

During Fleet Week in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County residents got to meet military personnel. A U.S. Marine, left, greets a young boy outside of a helicopter during the May 25 event.

Nassau County communities meet military personnel at Fleet Week

There was no better weekend for Nassau County to celebrate Fleet Week 2024 than Memorial Day weekend. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

South Shore begins digging out [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10