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FirstNet, Built by AT&T, donated $110,000 to the Nassau County Police Department’s Safety Town, helping provide the 50-year-old East Meadow facility with a much-needed upgrade to help teach children traffic safety for years to come.

FirstNet donation gives Safety Town in East Meadow new life

FirstNet, Built with AT&T, has donated $110,000 to the Nassau County Police Department Foundation so it can renovate and refurbish its Safety Town education facility in East Meadow. more

STAFF REPORT | 6/30/22

A moment of silence was observed during last week’s impromptu rally in front of the Nassau County Courthouse mourning states where abortion will be illegal now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.

Protests erupt after Roe v. Wade falls

It started with a moment of silence. Then screams. And then it was a furious rage. That was the scene outside the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola on Friday in the hours following the U.S. … more

By Karina Kovac | 6/30/22

Hochul banks on finding jobs across New York state

There are more than 15,000 jobs — a record amount — posted on the state labor department’s seasonal job bank in a variety of industries from amusement parks to farms and restaurants and summer camps across every region. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/30/22

Firefighters slogged through a huge puddle generated by the water that had to be pumped for over and hour to drown a fire in the huge rubbish pile behind a building on Hanse Avenue.

Freeport's finest defeat 2 blazes in 2 days

On Friday evening, the Freeport Fire Department posted a notice to its Facebook page: “Around 1pm, our Dept. was notified of a rubbish fire behind a commercial business on Hanse Ave. …" more

By Reine Bethany | 6/23/22

William L. Gault, executive director of De La Salle School, at left, and Principal Jeanmarie Becker, right, congratulated the Class of 2022.

De La Salle completes another successful year

Since 2002, the De La Salle School at 87 Pine Street in Freeport has provided opportunity, hope, and choices for a future to boys in grades 5 through 8 who come from economically disadvantaged families. Graduation took place on Friday, June 10, with a Mass of thanksgiving at 12:10 p.m., followed by an award ceremony for outstanding scholars. Diplomas were presented at the school at 7 p.m. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/23/22

James Lentini, left, Molloy University’s president, and Edward Thompson — the school’s vice president of advancement — celebrate Molloy’s new university status and a $2 million gift from S. Zaki Hossain.

Molloy celebrates the new 'U' with $2 million gift

Molloy University not only has a new name, but it also has a new gift — a $2 million one the school describes as its largest single gift in its 67-year history. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/23/22

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is no stranger to statewide campaigns, coming within a half-million votes of toppling Andrew Cuomo back in 2014. But to have another chance at the executive mansion, Astorino first has to get through a crowded field of Republicans.

Rob Astorino looks to wipe away political polarization

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve come close to beating Andrew Cuomo — especially at the height of the former governor’s popularity. But Rob Astorino can. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Jumaane Williams has been New York City’s public advocate since 2019 — a job that has led to higher office for many of his predecessors, including former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and current state Attorney General Letitia James. Williams hopes he can leap from that job to the executive mansion.

‘Community organizer’ Jumaane Williams ready to make a difference

When he first ran for president in 2008, Barack Obama took a lot of flak from opponents over his college days as a “community organizer” — work that has never been easy to … more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Harry Wilson hopes he can turn his business savvy into making things happen in Albany as New York’s next governor. But to even get a chance, he has to overcome a field of Republicans who have far better name recognition than he does.

Harry Wilson dedicated to looking out for the ‘little guy’

Harry Wilson doesn’t have the most recognizable name among those running for governor — in either party. But then again, as the self-proclaimed turnaround expert might say, maybe he should. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Andrew Giuliani looks to be the first Republican to return to the governor’s mansion since George Pataki finished his third and final term in 2006.

Andrew Giuliani says New York ready for change

New York hasn’t backed a Republican governor since George Pataki was re-elected for the second time some 20 years ago. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

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