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Remediation projects for the East Meadow well sites are underway. Money for these cleanups came from bond resolutions, along with state and federal grants.
Step by step, ridding East Meadow’s water of chemicals
There are 13 ongoing water remediation projects for the Town of Hempstead’s Water Department including three related to water in East Meadow. The East Meadow project includes wells 1 and 3 on … more
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Bill Katz taught many students how to play the bassoon and other woodwinds, but he was also a renowned conductor.
Even in his 90s, Bill Katz kept teaching
The basement in the Katz’s East Meadow home is silent. On any given day for more than five decades, the sound of students working to master the bassoon and other woodwind instruments consumed … more
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As Angelo got more into speedcubing, Faye thought that starting a club would be a cool idea. From there, two workshops were created to teach other kids how to speed cube.
Welcome to the world of speedcubing
Many new hobbies came out of the coronavirus pandemic, and it was no different for 12-year-old Angelo Dungca. An idea that came out of his parents watching a Netflix documentary soon became a new … more
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William Ferro took over as director for the East Meadow Public Library on Dec. 1. He has over 30 years of experience in the library system.
William Ferro is the new library leader for East Meadow
William Ferro is a new face at the East Meadow Public Library, but the new director has worked in libraries since he was a sophomore at Hewlett High School, starting as a paid page working his way up … more
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The animatronic pets make lifelike sounds and movements, and are meant to bring companionship.
Seniors at the A. Holly Patterson facility in Uniondale receive new friend
Seniors at the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale — an extension of Nassau University Medical Center — received a new furry friend on Jan. 13. Except these pets don’t … more
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The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.
New town redistricting long way from finish
Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more
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Sophomores Alissa Mili, left, and Annabella Lanzer were chosen by school officials to represent East Meadow High School at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar.
Two East Meadow High School sophomores named leadership ambassadors
Two East Meadow High School sophomores were recently selected to represent their school in an elite national leadership conference. Alissa Mili was chosen as a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership … more
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.
Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment
Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more
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Graffiti can be seen throughout the area. Every time it is painted over, it reappears.
Vandalism at the bird sanctuary
Many aren’t aware of the bird sanctuary just off Tremont Place in East Meadow. This area of land, behind Speno Park, has been left to wildlife for more than 25 years. More than 50 species of … more
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Charlie Franza was so excited to see everyone come out for his 100th birthday celebration on Jan. 7.
A milestone birthday for this resident and vet
Italo Charles “Charlie” Franza experienced a milestone birthday on Jan. 5, and on Jan. 7, nearly 50 residents at the Meadows at Mitchell Field — where Franza resides —, along with public … more
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