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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Police: Sewanhaka security guard accused of sexually assaulting teen

An Elmont man allegedly sexually assaulted a teenager while working as a security guard at Sewanhaka High School, according to the Nassau County Police Department. more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/7/19

Long Beach firefighters at the scene of Friday's house fire.

Firefighters battle 'heavy' Long Beach blaze

Long Beach firefighters rushed to a house fire on Friday night where heavy smoke and flames could be seen from the 600 block of West Broadway, near the boardwalk. Police and firefighters … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/7/19

The Budhu family, Justin, left, Joanna, Jayden and John, right during the holiday seasons at the Esplanade on Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport.

‘It’s still not too late to jump in the process’

Freeport High School, FHS, senior, Justin Budhu, 17, wants to follow in his parents’ footsteps and study business and finance in college. Halfway through his senior year, he’s in the brunt of the … more

By Nadya Nataly | 12/6/19

School administrators, elected officials and parents have raised concerns about dangerous intersections near Oceanside High School, and have requested a crossing guard, but the Nassau County Police Department does not station them at high schools.

Officials push for crossing guard near Oceanside High School

After a car struck a girl at the intersection of Skillman and Brower avenues near Oceanside High School last month, parents, school administrators and elected officials are continuing to push for a crossing guard for the area. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/6/19

The men's bathroom at the Teddy Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay is a beautiful facility but has some new unwelcome addition to the decor. In the fall, someone left disturbing messages encouraging "kill yourself."

Graffiti found at Theodore Roosevelt Park

Thirty seconds. That’s probably how long it took to vandalize the men’s restroom at Theodore Roosevelt Park, according to Justin McCaffrey, the Town of Oyster Bay’s commissioner of public … more

By Laura Lane | 12/6/19

After having her book signed, Marilyn Gems, left, said she was a fan of Jenna Bush Hager, describing her as a “breath of fresh air.”

Jenna Bush Hager comes to Locust Valley for a book signing

“Today Show” co-host Jenna Bush Hager, the daughter of former President George W. Bush, visited Locust Valley last Saturday to sign copies of her children’s book, “Sisters First,” which she … more

By Laura Lane | 12/6/19

Abigail Tulis at the Project Space Gallery of the Teaching Studios of Art with some of the art she procured for an exhibit that features works of aspiring artists as well as the seasoned.

Students share gallery space with pros

Young aspiring artists in the North Shore are learning first-hand what it means to share wall space and the curatorial attention of seasoned artists from the New York City art world, thanks to an … more

By George Wallace | 12/6/19

“The Home Needle” exhibit is a collection of 19th century textiles.

Needlework at Raynham Hall

Once upon a time in America, we lived in a Do It Yourself world. From the home a family lived in to the food they ate, from the clothes they wore to the sheets they slept in, the typical 19th century … more

By George Wallace | 12/6/19

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide.

County approves ban on most flavored vape products

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation on Nov. 25 to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide. The law’s passage follows a recent uptick in vaping-related … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/5/19

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