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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

NCPD arrests Lynbrook man for alleged DWI

A Lynbrook man was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department on Friday for allegedly driving while intoxicated in South Farmingdale. more

By Michael Smollins | 2/16/20

Lori Prisand advocated for changes at the Oyster Bay Animal Shelter during a Town Council meeting on Feb. 11.

Calls for change at the Oyster Bay Animal Shelter

Oyster Bay animal lovers considered 2018 a terrible year for dogs at the town’s animal shelter in Syosset. Twenty-one of the 261 dogs at the Oyster Bay Animal Shelter that year were … more

By Ronny Reyes | 2/14/20

Claire Bellerjeau, a historian and the director of education at Raynham Hall Museum, uncovered names and details about slaves who lived in this room at the house museum. She will present the program “Standing Where They Stood” on Saturday.

Un-erasing the past, one slave at a time

In what amounts to a bid to “un-erase” what was once considered a secret and unsavory aspect of Oyster Bay’s past, Claire Bellerjeau will present an interactive program — … more

By George Wallace | 2/14/20

Mary Smeja far left, and her Bichon Frise dogs, Madison and Sammy, readied to have their picture taken at the Pupperazzi Pawty.

A perfect pups’ Pupperazzi Pawty in Oyster Bay

Tails were a-wagging and there was a whole lot of playful wrestling too among a group of canine revelers at the Pupperazzi Pawty. Nearly 20 dogs were partaking in the event that was held at the … more

By Laura Lane | 2/14/20

Nassau Financial board member Everett Boccafola, center, and CEO John T. DeCelle celebrated the ribbon cutting alongside Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce member Laura Escobar, left, Ravin Chetram, the chamber’s vice president, Richard LaMarca, the town clerk, town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Jeff Pravato, the town’s receiver of taxes.

First credit union in decades comes to Oyster Bay

The grand opening of the Oyster Bay branch of the Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union saw roughly 50 people, including members of the company and town officials gather into its lobby in Oyster Bay. … more

By Mike Conn | 2/14/20

Volunteers handed out food packages to low income seniors, who have been struggling after a state supplement program ended in January.

Long lines form for emergency food in Long Beach after halt in state program

They stood along Center Street in Long Beach as crisp wind blew off Reynolds Channel on Friday morning. Some walked arm-in-arm the few blocks from their apartments in a housing project to get there on … more

By James Bernstein | 2/14/20

Baldwin native Peter Fogel, right, and Chazz Palminteri, the creator of “A Bronx Tale,” collaborated on a comedy show.

Baldwin native stars in comedy show

Hundreds of people made their way to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington last Friday to see Baldwin native Peter Fogel star in a Valentine’s Day-themed, … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/13/20

Parts of the existing bulkhead in Baldwin Harbor Park are deteriorating.

Engineers face pushback over Baldwin Harbor Park Shoreline project

A number of residents are protesting a project that would transform an unused plot of land in the southeast corner of Baldwin Harbor Park, saying that it would disturb nature and cause safety and … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/13/20

Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini, left, with Barrie Kolstein, Manny Alvarez, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé and Baldwin Chamber of Commerce president Erik Mahler.

Kolstein’s owner passes the baton to longtime employee

With a player piano clinking in the background, a crowd gathered at Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop in Baldwin to celebrate one man who is retiring as the shop’s owner, and another who is taking it … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/13/20

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