Thursday, December 12, 2024
Nassau Democrats are proposing legislation to reimburse motorists for ed light ticket fees collected over the past decade.
Rockville Centre residents may need to replace their water pipes, which pose a risk of absorbing lead from the previously installed pipes.
The annual Holiday Boat Parade, a cherished Freeport tradition, will light up the Nautical Mile on Saturday evening, Dec. 7, featuring festive tree lightings, decorated vessels, and community celebrations.
Mount Sinai South Nassau opened an ambulatory medical facility in Long Beach in June 2023 on the grounds of the old Long Beach Hospital on East Bay Drive, expanding its reach on the barrier island. …
For nearly 30 years, 58-year-old Karen Rochester, of Baldwin, has been fighting a life-threatening heart condition, diagnosed after the birth of her first son, Jahlani, when she was 28. She developed post-partum cardiomyopathy, a rare form of heart failure triggered by pregnancy.
Independent filmmaker Trish Appello, of Merrick, privately screened the first episode of her new series, “EffYou 50s,” at the Bellmore Movies and Playhouse on Nov. 10.
The New York state Regents exams are a longstanding common-core assessment. For many years, passing five of the exams, ranging from English to algebra, was a requirement for graduating from high school.
Forest fire spread over roughly 4,500 acres
When a raging forest fire tore through Greenwood Lake and nearby Warwick, New York, last month, six firefighters from the Atlantic Steamer Fire Company, in Oyster Bay, answered the call to assist. …
At the Nov. 20 meeting of the League of Women Voters of East Nassau, attendees were treated to an in-depth analysis of last month’s presidential election and what the results could mean for the future.
S.C. resident honored for legal excellence
Ben Rubinowitz, managing partner at Gair, Gair, Conason and longtime Sea Cliff resident, has been named the top attorney by New York Metro Super Lawyers for 2024. Growing up in Franklin Square and …
The Seaford Wellness Council is gearing up for its 19th annual Hot Chocolate 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, a fundraiser for the community and one of the organization’s most successful events of the year.
The Oceanside Fire Department hosted its first awards ceremony since before the pandemic, honoring dozens of firefighters for their heroic actions in life-threatening emergencies over the past year. Firefighters were recognized for saving lives in severe fires, vehicle extrications, and even a choking victim, as well as for their unwavering commitment to protecting one another.
Independent filmmaker Trish Appello, of Merrick, privately screened the first episode of her new series, “EffYou 50s,” at the Bellmore Movies and Playhouse on Nov. 10.
W.T. Clarke Middle School celebrated Thanksgiving one day early last week, hosting an event catered for students learning English as a new language on Nov. 27.
Valley Stream Education News
Valley Stream District 13 announced the launch of its Family Engagement Nights series, designed to provide valuable resources and foster stronger connections between families and the school …
The New York Islanders collaborated with local charities and the office of Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages to hand out 200 Thanksgiving meals to Long Island families in need at UBS Arena on the evening of Nov. 26. The event was supported by the Islanders’ Children’s Foundation and UBS.
Editorial
Beginning with the birth of our nation, Long Islanders have shaped the policies of America as well as our country’s impact on the world.
Columnist
Affordability remains a pressing concern for Long Island families — and our businesses feel the same strain. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, employing hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders while defining the character and vitality of our towns.
Columnist
I have always been an avid reader of newspapers, and have a great admiration for columnists, particularly Jimmy Cannon, and then Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.
Columnist
It doesn’t matter who’s in the White House — our lives here on Long Island are not going to get any easier.