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Board of Education members, faculty, staff and residents erupted into applause at the news of the budget's passage.

North Shore School District’s budget passes

The North Shore School District's budget for the 2024-25 school year passed Tuesday night, with 2,043 for to 1,172 against. The new budget addresses the school district’s significant … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/21/24

A fire in the Canals during Hurricane Sandy destroyed eight homes and put a number of Fire Department vehicles out of commission.

L.B. Emergency workers are on the job ‘day and night’

”As Long Beach began the arduous task of rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy decimated the city, officials were faced with another blow: a nor’easter on Wednesday. The city remained under a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/10/12

A new town project seeks to revitalize the entrance of the Mill River Outfall at Beekman Beach.

Town of Oyster Bay receives environmental grant

In the coming months, Oyster Bay residents and visitors to the hamlet looking out over the harbor can expect to see floating barges of plants as part of a new project by the town to mitigate … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

Samantha Goetz spoke in favor of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s executive order banning athletes who were born as male from participating in female sports on county property.

Nassau County takes aim at trans athletes with new executive order

Thanks to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s first executive order of the year, eyes are turning to the county as it becomes the newest battlefield of the United States’ culture war. … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/15/24

Locust Valley Central School District budget passes; DellaFera and Vasiliou reelected

The Locust Valley Central School District's proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year passed Tuesday night, with 904 votes for and only 554 against. Proposition 2, which focused on capital reserve … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/21/24

Dozens came out to participate in the groundbreaking for the new Gold Coast Public Library building.

Groundbreaking begins for new Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head

Under the crisp November sky, librarians, architects, engineers and politicians marked a significant milestone on Nov. 17 as they gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony heralding the commencement … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/24/23

Congressman Tom Suozzi, right, led a news conference to mark the 14-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Rebecca Castronovo, center, said she is grateful to be receiving the health care.

Gratitude for years of affordable health care

Rebecca and Craig Castronovo can’t imagine a time where their two children, Ella, 11, and Juliette, 10, won’t have needed health insurance. For Ella, a diabetic, and Juliette, who is … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/29/24

Despite an outpouring of support for Israel in Nassau County, antisemitic attacks in the county have been on the rise in the last decade.

Jewish elected officials speak out on rise of antisemitism

In the past decade, the tranquil communities along the North Shore of Nassau County have been rattled by a disturbing surge in antisemitic incidents. Prominent Jewish political figures from both … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/17/23

Andrew Jackson was often dressed as and compared to a king in negative campaign cartoons and depictions due to his authoritarian tendencies.

A look at elections past

This is the second in a series delving into the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. While most people … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

City Manager Jack Schnirman, right, Public Works Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba, and Deputy DPW Commissioner Joe Febrizio participated in a meeting on Friday, March 8, with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss plans for a new project to protect the city.

City in talks with Army Corps

More than three months after the City Council approved a resolution to revisit an Army Corps of Engineers coastal protection plan that was rejected in 2006, City Manager Jack Schnirman said that … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/7/13

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