Late last month, Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony Santino held a Town Hall meeting that gave residents the chance to speak to town officials in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In addition to … more

Digital art has become increasingly accessible, but there’s still a lot to learn about creating your own digital masterpieces before you put your stylus to any digital canvas. Getting started with digital art can be intimidating, given the wide variety of devices and software to take into consideration before you can even open your first blank canvas, but for those looking to explore the world of pixelated paints, the Glen Cove Public Library is offering a series of digital art workshops. Although future dates are yet to be determined, attendees can expect to have free access to iPads during their lessons, as well as tips on navigating Procreate, Apple’s digital art software. more

There was a lot to celebrate at the Nassau University Medical Center last week with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art surgical patient wing and the honoring of its employee of the month, Daniel Pena, who played an integral role in making the new wing a reality. more

East Meadow High School senior Kshan Pandey recently spearheaded a book drive for the nonprofit Hindi’s Libraries, collecting 1,700 books throughout January. more

A former nurse manager at the Nassau County Correctional Facility in East Meadow was indicted and arraigned recently on several charges including promoting prison contraband, conspiracy, and related … more

The Fulton Commons Care Center Inc. in East Meadow will pay up to $8.6 million after a settlement with the state Attorney General’s office and agreed to install monitors to reform the nursing home’s health care and financial operations because of years of fraud and resident mistreatment. more

It was another year of an “egg-stra” special event at the East Meadow Stew Leonard’s on March 26. The store hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt Egg-Stravaganza, geared towards families with children ages 8 or younger. more

When Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island on Oct. 29, power outages were to be expected. But no one expected them to last more than two weeks, which was the case for thousands of East Meadow residents. more

Coveted double bassist Nina Bernat, who’s dept and technical clarity is well known and enjoyed on world stages, put on a performance this past weekend at the East Meadow Public Library. Bernat, … more

The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, best known by the acronym, CEMCO, held its first meeting of 2024 on Feb. 20 at the East Meadow Public Library. On the agenda were several key items affecting the East Meadow community, as well as information pertaining to upcoming plans and events in the coming months. more