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Fire Fest returned last weekend, drawing crowds for one of the area’s premier summer events featuring food, craft beers and more. Above, Jaclyn Haber and Matthew Covelli sampled some brews from Tucker Williams of Jones Beach Beer.

East Meadow Fire Fest returns with craft beer, music and support for first responders

Craft beer, live music and community spirit filled the grounds of East Meadow Fire Department's Engine Company 4 as Fire Fest returned for its fourth year more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 7/17/26

A&C Pest Management was the winner of Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow’s first annual beautification contest.

A&C Pest Management takes the crown in Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow initiative

East Meadow’s first-ever business beauty contest, a unique one, came to a conclusion at the beginning of the month, announcing its finalists and the ultimate winner. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 7/17/26

For bicyclists, the East Meadow Fire District recommends wearing a helmet and bright clothing so motorists can see them, as well as adding reflectors to bicycles for increased visibility.

East Meadow fire officials urge summer safety precautions

With summer activities in full swing, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Meadow Fire District is reminding residents to take precautions to prevent fires and stay safe around water, on bicycles and skateboards, and while enjoying outdoor recreation. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/17/26

The East Meadow Public Library offers robust programming all year long — and of course, some of that programming revolves around books. This summer, there’s opportunities for readers to meet authors, learn about new titles and get ahead on their reading.

East Meadow book lovers, this one’s for you

Before the school year returns and summer winds down, the East Meadow Public Library is giving book lovers plenty of reasons to keep reading. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/17/26

Eighth graders at W.T. Clarke Middle School in East Meadow were proud to take the next step toward high school during their moving-up ceremony at the school’s gymnasium.

East Meadow's middle school students are moving on to their next adventure

East Meadow School District eighth graders celebrated the end of their middle school years during moving-up ceremonies at W.T. Clarke Middle School and Woodland Middle School on June 23 and 24, marking an important milestone before beginning high school this fall. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/10/26

Families packed into Eisenhower Park to honor America’s semiquincentennial during Nassau County’s annual Celebrate America Fireworks & Drone Show.

Nassau County celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, drones at Eisenhower Park

Thousands of residents gathered at Eisenhower Park on July 2 for Nassau County's annual Celebrate America Fireworks & Drone Show. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/10/26

Rocky Partusch, of East Meadow, who attends the Nassau BOCES Children’s Readiness Center, earned the George Farber Outstanding Student Award. He was congratulated by family, school staff and administrators.

East Meadow student presented George Farber Award

Rocky Partusch, East Meadow UFSD, who attends the Nassau BOCES Children’s Readiness Center earned the prestigious George Farber Outstanding Student Award. more

By Jonathan Padilla | 7/10/26

Brothers from East Meadow Iban Aguilar, 9, and Noah Aguilar, 4, were among many patriotic fans during the U.S. versus Bosnia and Herzegovina watch party on July 1.

Team USA World Cup run ends after uniting soccer fans at East Meadow watch parties

Following the success of its first "Soccer in the Park" watch party in June, The Island FC and Nassau County hosted another public viewing event at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park on July 1. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/10/26