Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Inspired by his 10-year-old son, Liam, Oceanside resident Brian Driscoll is working to bring a fully accessible baseball field and adaptive league to Baldwin Park, where children and young adults with disabilities could experience the excitement of stepping up to bat before a cheering crowd.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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8/21/26
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A Wantagh family is still searching for answers, weeks after their almost 4-year-old German shepherd, Jet, died at a local pet boarding facility — and the Nassau County district attorney’s office is now investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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8/21/26
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A pair of young e-bike riders accused of interfering with a Glen Cove police traffic stop has renewed attention on the bikes and electric scooters — and on the sometimes confusing line between …
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By Roksana Amid
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8/21/26
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With the help of the Lush Life Hospitality Group and the Stellina Hospitality Group, Oyster Bay has been transformed into a thriving hot spot for fine dining.
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By Ella Gardner
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8/21/26
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A tornado and strong thunderstorm touched down in Atlantic Beach on Aug. 20, causing extensive damage at two beach clubs in Atlantic Beach between 6:30 and 7 p.m.
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By Melissa Berman and Jordan Vallone
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8/21/26
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Under the county charter, a 13-vote supermajority is necessary to approve the bond authorization that funds the projects, and because of the current political configuration of the Legislature, a willingness to negotiate and collaborate was essential in order to reach that benchmark. Additional benefits will be on the way for our communities because of how my Democratic colleagues and I utilized that leverage.
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By Olena Nicks
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8/21/26
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As a mother of four children, I know that mental health is pivotal to a healthy society of people that can work and be financially independent. The pressures our young people face today are immense — the high cost of living, trouble finding employment, student loans. The increased pressures of schoolwork and outside influence of social media don’t help, either. We must ensure that they have the resources they need to navigate life.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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8/21/26
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Handling water scarcity is critical, because we need clean water for drinking, food production and our overall survival. This summer, Nassau and Suffolk counties have seen state drought warnings due to below-normal precipitation. Last month, the Suffolk County Water Authority asked residents to stop watering their lawns, warning that its infrastructure was reaching maximum capacity under the current combination of drought and heat. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Long Islanders use an average of 140 gallons of water a day per person, about 55 percent more than the national average.
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By Siela Bynoe
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8/21/26
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People move to Long Island for safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, strong local government and towns where neighbors still know one another. They want to raise their children in communities from Inwood to Montauk and from Long Beach to Glen Cove, not under one-size-fits-all rules written for Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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By Ari Brown
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8/21/26
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Summer has always been a special time in our township. It’s when parks come alive, beaches and pools fill with families, and neighbors have an opportunity to spend more time together. This year has been no exception. All across America’s largest township, residents have gathered to enjoy everything our town has to offer.
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By John Ferretti
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8/21/26
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