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Nassau County and Hempstead police responded to the scene early Sunday morning.

Nassau County police are investigating a shooting in which two people were injured that took place early Sunday morning at around 2 a.m. in Baldwin. According to detectives, First Precinct officers … more

9/27/20

The Long Beach School district has developed a program where high school students can participate in Fall High sports, even though the season was canceled.

Long Beach School District develops new fall sports program

Nassau County may have canceled sports for the fall season because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Long Beach school district’s Athletic Department has developed a program that will allow … more

9/25/20

Nunley’s Carousel, which could be found in Baldwin from 1940 to 1995, is now housed in the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. Above, the ride in action in 2019.

Concerns swirl over Nunley’s Carousel

The future of the famed Nunley’s Carousel, which graced Baldwin from 1940 to 1995, is uncertain. Beth Obergh, of Wantagh, the woman who has been cleaning, maintaining and operating the … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/24/20

East Rockaway School District Superintendent Lisa Ruiz said officials closed the high school for three days after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 in accordance with state and local guidelines.

East Rockaway High School reopens after short break

Classes were back in session at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School on Monday after district officials shut the building down for three days when a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

The Friedberg JCC’s Oceanside campus has launched “All Day at the J,” a program for students entered in remote learning. It hosts students Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., and has optional after school care until 6 p.m.

Friedberg JCC in Oceanside launches ‘Day at the J’ for remote learning students

With the Covid-19 crisis leaving parents struggling with facing the challenges of battling work responsibilities and remote learning for children, the Friedberg JCC has offered a new “All Day at the J” program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. more

9/23/20

Elmont Superintendent Ken Rosner originally said the average classroom in the district would only be able to accommodate 13 students with social distancing measures in place.

Elmont UFSD to switch to full in-person learning

Students in the Elmont Union Free School District who have opted for its hybrid learning program will start attending school in-person for five days a week on Oct. 5, Superintendent Kenneth Rosner … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/23/20

LWA Headmaster Brian O’Connell, left, visited James Bogdan’s socially distanced middle school science class on Sept. 18.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy offers normalcy in unprecedented times

After a tumultuous few months for the Lawrence Woodmere Academy, brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Head of School Brian O’Connell said he was optimistic about the Woodmere school’s future. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/23/20

Elmont Memorial High School alumni are planning to start a mentorship program for current students.

Alumni propose mentorship program for Elmont Memorial High School

Ever since a group of Elmont Memorial High School alumni founded the Elmont Alumni Growing Leaders through Education and Service, or EAGLES, network in 2016, they wanted to establish a mentorship … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/22/20

Christina Castilla-Lyson led a tour of seventh grade students at Oceanside Middle School on the first day back Sept. 8.

Oceanside students have a safe return to school

Though it was different than any other previous year amid the precautions taken during the coronavirus pandemic, Oceanside students and staff returned to school on Sept. 8 with enthusiasm. more

9/21/20

A staff member at the Clara H. Carlson school has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Elmont School District employee tests positive for Covid

Some students in the Clara H. Carlson School must quarantine for 4 days, after coming in close contact with a staff member who has tested positive for Covid-19, Elmont Superintendent Ken Rosner wrote … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/20/20

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