Lawmakers push Juneteenth as a paid county holiday

Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, along with members of the Legislature’s Minority Caucus, unveiled a new bill at a June 17 news conference aimed at making Juneteenth an official paid …

Wantagh Middle School students honor Marine with Memorial Day letters

Wantagh Middle School students recently paused from their busy schedules to write heartfelt letters — each one addressed to the parents of Matthew Lynch, a U.S. Marine who gave his life in Iraq.

Uniondale charter students explore Long Island Jewish Valley Stream's Food and Nutrition Services department

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hosted Academy Charter School seniors from the Uniondale academy for a hands-on event that had the students to exploring the hospital’s Food and Nutrition Services department.

Locust Valley High School seniors honor the flag, celebrate freedom for Memorial Day

Locust Valley High School hosted its annual Flags for Freedom event in partnership with local organization Operation Democracy on June 6. The ceremony gave each members of the Class of 2025 a moment …

Court Street Music celebrates 25 years with free anniversary concert and student recital in Valley Stream

Celebrate 25 years of Court Street Music on June 15 in Valley Stream with a free concert featuring students, premieres, and chamber music.

Long Beach City Council approves extension for union workers

The Long Beach City Council unanimously voted to approve a new collective bargaining agreement extension between the city and the Civil Service Employees Association at its June 3 meeting. The …

Nassau University Medical Center's board transitioning after state law changes

New York state has begun the transition in leadership at Nassau University Medical Center, following the approval last month of a $254 billion budget package for fiscal year 2026 that included several provisions affecting NUMC, including a “takeover” of Long Island’s largest public hospital system.

This student project aims to build a better Oceanside

In a year-long exploration of civic engagement, Oceanside High School’s newly credit-bearing Integrated Global Citizenship elective program culminated this spring in a student-driven initiative …

Meadowbrook program revives Shakspeare Festival

In their first Shakespeare Festival since before the coronavirus pandemic, students and staff at the Meadowbrook Alternative Program took a three-pronged approach to the revived weeklong production.

Students in West Hempstead's Rams Marching Band took part in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.

The West Hempstead Rams Marching Band was one of 22 high school marching bands across the country invited to play at the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. on May 26.

Lions Club partners with Save the Great South Bay to clean up Mill Pond Preserve

Volunteers armed with trash bags and grabbers fanned out across Mill Pond Preserve May 31 during a community cleanup organized by Save the Great South Bay in partnership with the Wantagh Lions Club.

Shari Camhi retires as Baldwin superintendent, leaving legacy of innovation and student success

Serving more than three decades of leadership in public education — and ten transformative years at the helm of the Baldwin School District — Superintendent Shari Camhi is preparing to step away from her post.

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Saving the environment means fixing our lawns

Suburban America, and Long Island, has always been defined by its picket white fences, apple pie, and of course emerald-green lawns, perfectly mowed in house after house.

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Seth Koslow: In politics, silence isn’t neutral — it’s a choice

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman recently stated that “having the President of the United States as a friend of Nassau County is a very good thing.”

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Jerry Kremer: The Rich Must Tread Lightly in Politics

There are so many examples of cases where the very rich try their luck in the political world and get burned by the experience. The most obvious is the current case of Elon Musk, said to be the wealthiest person in the world.

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Peter King: A life celebrated for my brother, Kevin

Death is a reality each family must confront. There’s no denying death’s heartbreaking impact on family and friends. But it’s important we take the opportunity to celebrate the life of the family member and friend we lost. 

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Elaine Phillips: County supports victims of domestic, sexual violence

The unfortunate closure of The Safe Center LI, a private nonprofit agency that served victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, has understandably raised concern across our community and in my office.