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Robert O'Brien clears snow from the front of his home on Rockaway Parkway in Valley Stream.

Another snow day [Photo gallery]

Snow began on the South Shore Thursday afternoon and continued through Friday, closing all schools in the area. more

2/26/10

Mark Torres, host of ‘It Came From the Radio,’ manned a booth at EMCon, and also ran a radio play on Sunday.

EMCon: Where comics meets community spirit at the East Meadow library

Lovers of comics, anime, sci-fi, pop culture and more found a place to enjoy everything at the annual EMCon, held on April 20 and 21 at the East Meadow Public Library. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/3/24

Andrew Riggio, 11, helps clear snow from his parents' car in Valley Stream.

Snow continues to fall [Photo gallery]

Just as most of the snow from the last storm had melted, a winter storm moved across Long Island Thursday night and into Friday, dumping about a foot of new snow. more

2/26/10

Boy Scout Troop 362 from East Meadow came out to help the Freedom Food Drive, a collaboration between Senator Steve Rhoads and Island Harvest.

Collaboration food drive between Island Harvest and State Senator Steve Rhoads feeds those in need during Fourth of July

Roughly 221,000 people on Long Island suffer from food insecurity, according to Feeding America, a charity that works to end hunger in the U.S. Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Senator Steve … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/9/23

This group from Woodland Middle School, in East Meadow, took part in the program for the 25th year. Guidance counselors and social workers work with the Bar Association to figure out which students would benefit the most from the program.

Mentoring the next generation

“All students, no matter who they are, can always use someone to talk to,” said Samantha Kahn, a social worker at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow. “Some extra support.” Kahn and … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/21/23

Sofie Glassman talks about her experiences with antisemitism wherever she can. Here she spoke at an event hosted by several South Shore synagogues about her experiences in school. At near left was Scott Eckers, an East Meadow Board of Education trustee.

Speaking out is East Meadow High Schooler Sofie Glassman's way of combating hate

At just 15, Sofie Glassman has experienced enough antisemitism to know that she needs to take a stand. Now she shares her experiences wherever she can, in the hope of making a change. She first … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/9/23

Five Towns native Maria Cavallo Benkirane coordinated a Hurricane Sandy relief effort that will have a variety of supplies in Cedarhurst on Sunday.

Trucking in some relief from Florida

After speaking to her family, who is dispersed between Cedarhurst, Long Beach, New York City and Port Washington, and then reading comments on Facebook and viewing random online videos of the destruction Hurricane Sandy wrought in her native area, Boca Raton, Fla. resident Mara Cavallo Benkirane became determined to help. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/16/12

At W.T. Clarke Middle School, students take to stage in ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

W.T. Clarke Middle School’s Drama Club presented their musical production “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” from April 12 to 13. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/3/24

New Disaster Recovery Centers open

Two new Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open in Nassau County to provide one-on-one assistance for survivors of Hurricane Sandy. Specialists from the state of New York, the Federal Emergency … more

11/4/12

Long fueling lines were a problem in Nassau County after Hurricane Sandy.

Town: Fueling stations must carry generators

A law passed by the Town of Hempstead on Jan. 22 requires fueling stations within the township to carry back-up generators capable of powering its fuel pumps during power outages. more

By David Weingrad | 1/31/13

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