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Long Island Cares, founded by the late Harry Chapin, focused on timely and safe food distribution during the pandemic, providing emergency food and educational resources.

Remembering Long Island Cares' swift response to the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic had a significant impact on Long Island, isolating many residents, especially those already struggling with hunger. In response, Long Island Cares focused on ensuring the … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 6/4/23

Soup to Nuts, a long-standing soup kitchen, has adapted its operations due to COVID-19, transitioning to a take-out meals-only system and facing challenges with reduced food donations. Despite the difficulties, dedicated volunteers have stepped up, and the organization is considering a potential return to its pre-pandemic format.

Soup Kitchen adapts through the pandemic

Soup to Nuts, a charitable soup kitchen that has been serving the public since 1987, has adapted its operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, the organization opened … more

Mack Olmsted | 6/4/23

Hundreds came out to support Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its annual fundraising golf outing last year at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. This year’s event not only returns to Seawane, but will be played at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, and the Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre as well.

Long Island’s largest hospital fundraiser tees off May 15

There’s nothing bigger on Long Island — at least as far as annual hospital golf fundraiser goes, and it kicks off Monday, May 15 at three Nassau County courses. Sponsored by Mount … more

By James Bernstein | 4/24/23

The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.

More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here

There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/18/23

Hislon Jewelers on Merrick Road in Merrick has its roots in the famous Hislon Watches, from Jeff Kaspar’s family. From left were Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Business and Marketing Manager and wife Adrien Ricci, son Rocco, owner Jeff Kaspar, President of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce Ira Reiter, jejweler Ibo and his son Ali, Merrick Chamber of Commerce member Joe Baker and County Legislator Steve Rhoads.

From Turkey to Long Island, Merrick jeweler runs a gem of a business

It’s been 12 years since Jeff Kaspar brought Hislon from Turkey to Long Island. But the owner of Hislon Jewelers is finding plenty of success — in Merrick. more

By Alexa Anderwkavich | 10/6/22

Charlene Ladson gestured toward the small fenced-in playground at the Moxey Rigby apartment complex. The playground does not accommodate older children.

Conditions at the new Moxey Rigby warrant change

Though the exterior of the Moxey A. Rigby public housing complex is pleasantly airy, the inconvenient design of its grounds, and the sluggish pace of repairs after a fire followed by water damage in Sept. 2021, have contributed to tenant discontent. more

By Reine Bethany | 8/11/22

Gillen broke down the numbers of the new contract in front of the press.

Town to investigate contract extension

Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen is calling a recent contract extension between two town officials — Parks Commissioner Daniel Lino and Comptroller Kevin Conroy — and the Dover Gourmet … more

By Nadya Nataly and Darwin Yanes | 7/18/19

Jimmy at the entrance to his iconic junkyard which he took over in 1984.

Jimmy's Junk - A collection of memories [Photo gallery]

Neatly placed junk might sound like an oxymoron but many people think a junk man can't be an environmentalist either. more

5/23/18

First Performance at the new Coliseum [Video]

The Uniondale HS show choir, Rhythm of the Night, dazzled the crowd with their performance. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17

Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.

Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]

Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17

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