Tuesday, December 3, 2024
One week after a successful fake punt sparked Carey to its first Nassau County title in 10 years, the Seahawks went deeper into their bag of tricks Friday afternoon and pulled out an all-time victory …
Emilian Emeagwali, who founded the Elmont-based charity Giving Back to Community Corp., held a Thanksgiving food drive at her physical and occupational office in Valley Stream last Saturday. She distributed 100 turkeys and various canned goods to local people in need, many of whom came all the way from New York City. So much more needs to be done, Emeagwali said.
Belmont Park Village is officially open for the holiday season. The 340,000 square foot shopping complex, built by The Bicester Collection and operated by Value Retail Management, is the first of its kind in the United States. Taking many cues from the immersive atmosphere of the Walt Disney Company theme parks, Belmont Park Village offers a bubble of seclusion that provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of Long Island life.
Polk Street School fourth graders concluded their history unit on local Native Americans by hosting the annual Native American Village event on Nov. 15. The students’ families, as well as their peers in third grade, were invited to immerse themselves in Native American culture by exploring the village set-up.
Repairs on 1888 Foster Meadow Ave. in Elmont from a Sept. 29 flood in 2023 are being blocked due to a lawsuit by the Town of Hempstead against the building’s management. Until the town drops the lawsuit or the lawsuit concludes, the building remains unlivable and in disrepair.
A small gathering of veterans met on Monday morning for a brief remembrance ceremony in honor of current and retired service members for Veterans Day.
Dutch Broadway School enjoyed a vibrant week of celebrating health and kindness during its annual Red Ribbon Week from October 21-25. Organized by dedicated social worker Marjorie Cavalluzzo, this initiative brought the school community together to highlight the importance of living a drug-free life and spreading kindness.
Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Career and Technical Education pre-engineering program students participated in a live group video call to Astronaut Don Pettit on Oct. 25.
Editorial
With the holiday season upon us, our minds turn to traditions — Thanksgiving meals filled with comfort and gratitude, and other gatherings of family and friends over the coming weeks. …
Columnist
We are living through an unprecedented and exceedingly imperfect time in our nation’s history. This year, not endorsing meant keeping silent when silence may have implied that both presidential candidates met minimal standards for serving in the nation’s highest office.
Columnist
Serving New York’s 4th Congressional District has been an honor. Indeed, being entrusted with the sacred honor of representing my Long Island neighbors on Capitol Hill is a duty I have taken extraordinarily seriously every day.
Columnist
Our economy thrives on the spirit of entrepreneurship — new businesses solve problems, create jobs and contribute tax revenue. States like New York recognize this, offering programs and funding to support startups. But an essential segment of our population is being overlooked: people with disabilities.