Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Long Island was buried under heavy snow and bitter cold on Sunday, as a powerful winter storm moved through the region.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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1/27/26
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Playing without its leading scorer for a second straight game, Sewanhaka used a dynamic start and a strong finish Saturday to defeat visiting Clarke, 31-25, in a Nassau Conference AA-III girls’ …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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1/26/26
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MacArthur’s girls basketball team entered the final week of January with an unblemished record powered by a collective offensive juggernaut.
The Generals moved to 14-0 overall and 7-0 in …
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By Andrew Coen
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1/26/26
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When the South Shore Symphony takes the stage on Jan. 31 at their Madison Theatre home, on the Molloy University campus, the evening represents more than a single stop in its season. It reflects the orchestra’s artistic transformation under the leadership of esteemed conductor Adam Glaser, now in his third year as music director.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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1/26/26
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When West Elementary school reading teacher Kelly Mendoza isn’t visiting kindergarten classes or helping students in smaller group settings, she’s often broadening her knowledge as an educator. In November she was invited to make a presentation at the National Council of Teachers of English, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/23/26
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The Village of Freeport shared in late January that for the 13th consecutive year, residents can expect Mayor Robert Kennedy to stand firm on preventing tax increases. The mayor submitted a budget proposal to the Village Board of Trustees that has a zero percent tax rate increase.
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By Andrew Francis
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1/23/26
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The Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth received a $200,000 grant from Nassau County Opioid Settlement Funds to expand substance misuse prevention programs, youth education, and family support over the next four years.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/23/26
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The story of Long Island’s energy infrastructure is one of growth, ambition, missteps and resilience.
From the development of the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO) and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to handle a growing need, to key historical events like the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant saga and Hurricane Sandy, Long Island’s power grid has a storied history.
Understanding how Long Island was electrified—and why its grid now faces urgent modernization needs—offers critical context for where its energy future is headed.
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Tara Jones
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1/23/26
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Students in Wantagh High School’s National English Honor Society wrapped up a successful book drive this month, resulting in hundreds of donated books for children and families in need.
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By Luke Feeney
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1/23/26
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Q. I notice you write about getting building permits all the time. You would think it was obvious, yet you devote many of your columns to reminding people to get permits. Is this because you find that people don’t already know this?
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By Monte Leeper
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1/23/26
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