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Nassau County marked the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at a moving ceremony in Eisenhower Park. Hundreds packed into the fields around the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre to remember those who perished.

Nassau County residents gathered last week to mark the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11, at a moving ceremony filled with music, tears and remembrance at Eisenhower Park. The annual memorial ceremony … more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/20/24

Working closely to help neighbors in need are, second from right, Randi Shubin Dresner, Island Harvest Food Bank president and chief executive officer; Legislator Samantha Goetz; Anissa Moore, the deputy county executive; Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman; and County Comptroller Elaine Phillips.

Island Harvest plays a big role in hunger relief in Nassau County

Randi Shubin Dresner, the president and chief executive officer of Island Harvest Food Bank, joined Nassau County officials last week to promote Hunger Action Month — and suggested ways that residents can give back to those facing food insecurity. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/20/24

Emily Bader, left, and Liz Kolligs played classic songs from the 1700’s.

Celebrating and reveling like it’s 1776

Raynham Hall Museum held its “Revolutionary Revel!” on Sept. 15. History enthusiasts interacted with members of the Order of the Ancient and Honorable Huntington Militia and learned about … more

9/20/24

Justin Rubin, Rabbi Elliott Federlan, Revi Spinks, Grace Levie, Gus Wurman and Neal Peysner with the new historical marker.

Temple Israel in Long Beach celebrates 100 years with historic landmark designation

Temple Israel, Nassau County's oldest functioning synagogue, marks its 100th year with a historic landmark, highlighting its rich history and community engagement in Long Beach. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/20/24

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream’s new partnership with Crossroads Farm supplies fresh, seasonal produce weekly, emphasizing the benefits of locally grown food for patient recovery while reducing the use of processed ingredients.

See how Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital's new farm-to-hospital partnership raises the bar on hospital food

The underwhelming caliber of much of the nation’s hospital food is, for Russell Ficke, a tough pill to swallow. The executive chef at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital has sought to … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/20/24

Town Supervisor Joesph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Town Clerk Richard Lamarca joined local vendors to try the oysters that will be served at this years’ oyster fest

Gearing up for Oyster Fest

Oyster Bay Town officials came together with the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 12 to give residents a taste of what to expect from this year’s Oyster Fest. This will be … more

By Brian Norman | 9/20/24

Kevin Hock is on track to earn his private pilot’s license, but the cost of training is a challenge. The Nassau BOCES program, with support from his school district, has made it possible.

Fasten your seat belts. This Valley Stream Central High School alum is earning his pilot’s wings

Kevin Hock’s world revolved around metal birds soaring tens of thousands of feet over the Earth for as long as he could remember. During his childhood in Valley Stream, he’d peer up … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/20/24

Karen De Mauro of Sea Cliff has been participating in the painting sessions in Oyster Bay for the last five years.

Making art from the city to suburbs

Artists from the Urban Sketchers NYC group recently visited Oyster Bay to participate in an en plein air painting session, bringing their brushes, pencils, and creativity to the historic Long Island … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/20/24

The 9-11 memorial at the park features a recovered steel beam from the rubble of Ground Zero. Valley Stream Fire Chiefs place a memorial wreath in front of the monument.

9/11 Remembrance 2024: Village of Valley Stream gathers to remember World Trade Center calamity

Amid a day of mourning and remembrance on Sept. 11, a crowd descended on Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, gathering around the village’s 9/11 memorial monument. This patch of public park transformed … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/20/24

Mayor Elena Villafane addressed the crowd, remembering that tragic day.

Sea Cliff honors the fallen on Sept. 11

Dozens of residents, first responders, religious leaders and elected officials gathered in Sea Cliff on Sept. 11 to honor the men and women who lost their lives in the terror attacks on the World … more

9/20/24

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