Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The First Presbyterian Church of Glen Cove, founded in 1869, held its final service on Saturday after more than 150 years of service. Once a vibrant hub of faith and community, it had been a second …
English as a New Language classes are very much a part of the West Hempstead school district curriculum.
Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth will not be renewing its contract with Rabbi Michael Cohen after nearly five years of service in the community.
The Chabad of Hewlett is constructing a modern Jewish community center featuring educational programs, youth facilities, and prayer services, set to open by year's end.
Emma Vulpi, 13, has set a new personal record by collecting over $10,000 worth of toys in her 6th annual toy drive on Dec. 21, in partnership with the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. …
Oceanside residents packed a public hearing on Jan. 7 at Hempstead Town Hall to voice their opinions on a proposed townhome development at the Brower Avenue and Oceanside Road site of the Oceanside …
Reese Gallinaro is a 16-year-old Long Beach High School junior. She takes the typical classes and is involved in clubs with her classmates, but her story is anything but typical. A few days …
Lora Cusumano has become a symbol of commitment, leadership and vision in Glen Cove. As the founder of Shore Road Neighbors and the recently appointed chair of the Beautification Commission, she has …
Valley Stream Education News
Sixth-grade students in the Valley Stream District 24 Challenge Program recently embarked on an enriching field trip to the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn, during which they explored and …
Christopher A. Judge, the newly appointed Director of the North Shore Historical Museum, has always followed his heart, even when it led him down unexpected paths. From a successful career in sales …
A petition created by Baldwin High School graduate Subrina Singh is urging the Baldwin School District to recognize Diwali as an official school holiday.
Residents of 1888 Foster Meadow Lane, a senior cooperative building in Elmont, are mourning the loss of their homes after the Town of Hempstead began demolishing the building on Jan. 7 without their knowledge.
Sparkle on Stage was home to a successful Mixed Media Artists Networking Event on Jan. 14, an event that attracted a diverse group of artists from various disciplines.
Young hockey players from East Meadow, Levittown and Hicksville are back on the ice for another season of action as part of the Ice Falcons Hockey Club, which unites players across school district lines.
Jalen Coleman, a 25-year-old law student at Hofstra University, sat at Ground Central Coffee Company, on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, preparing for upcoming classes.
The proposed Sands casino on the Nassau Coliseum site is sparking debate over how to balance economic growth with the preservation of Long Island's Hempstead Plains, one of the region's last undisturbed ecosystems. Environmental groups are raising concerns about potential impacts on local wildlife, water resources and migration patterns as they work with Sands and county officials to mitigate risks.
Editorial
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.
Stepping Out
Calling all future space explorers! “Moon to Mars” has rocketed into Long Island Children’s Museum, on view through May 4, with opportunities for kids to fuel their imaginations and dream bigger — and farther — than ever before.
Columnist
When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.
Columnist
As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.
Columnist
I’ve known for some time that young people aren’t choosing to read books when the competition is TV or social media.