Disgraceful fall from Congress
Former U.S. Representative George Santos pleads guilty
Former Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to charges stemming from a superseding indictment, nearly closing the year-long legal saga.
Long Island school districts grapple with reserve cap
School districts across Nassau County, including those on the North Shore, are grappling with state-imposed restrictions on cash reserves, even as they strive to balance fiscal responsibility with the need for emergency funds.
Bringing Gatsby back to the Gold Coast
The Sea Cliff Civic Association brought the Roaring Twenties to life at the Great Gatsby Gala held at Foster Restaurant on Aug. 13.
The beauty of summer on the Gold Coast
The North Shore of Long Island is basking in the warm glow of the season.
Making communication possible in parks
The Town of Oyster Bay has partnered with Rocco’s Voice for Autism to install autism communication boards in various parks across the town.
BREAKING NEWS
Former Congressman George Santos pleads guilty to identity theft and wire fraud
Infamous former congressman George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to charges of aggravated identity theft and wire fraud.
Event now includes pickleball, open pool
North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse tees up for third annual golf outing
The North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse is set to host its third annual CASA Cares Golf Outing on Aug. 26 at the Brookville Country Club, raising money to support their mission to combat …
Honoring the ‘righteous’ with new exhibit
The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County has unveiled a striking new light fixture that serves as both a functional addition and a profound exhibit. The fixture features four …
North Shore students mix education with fun at North Shore Summer Experience
North Shore’s youngest students once again got the chance to learn, play and develop their minds and bodies through the North Shore Summer Experience. The Summer Experience, or T.E.N.S., which …
Grooving to the Gold Coast Dance Festival’s rhythms
Against the picturesque backdrop of Glen Cove’s Morgan Memorial Park, the fourth annual Gold Coast Dance Festival captivated residents and visitors on August 3 with an evening of diverse and …
Sweating their way through the flames
As temperatures soar on Long Island this summer, firefighters face intensified dangers while battling blazes. High heat and humidity exacerbate the already strenuous demands of firefighting, putting …
Peering through Planting Fields Arboretum’s history
Planting Fields Arboretum is set to offer a unique historical walking tour, “Planting Fields as Palimpsest,” led by Marie Penny, the Planting Fields Foundation’s Michael D. Coe …
Columnist
The governor is prioritizing public safety
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump once again brought attention to an issue that is important to all of us, regardless of our political affiliation: public safety.
Columnist
Momalas for Kamala, a thread to unite us
In a world where news breaks instantly on our phones, cracking the world open in an instant, behold the weekly newspaper, the tortoise of the news business. As I write, I realize it’s not all bad to have time to think between 72-point headlines.
Editorial
On Friday, honor our Indigenous heritage
As we mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Friday, it’s crucial for us here on Long Island to reflect on the rich indigenous history that shapes our communities and landscapes. From the Shinnecock and Montaukett to the Unkechaug and Setauket, Native American tribes have been integral to Long Island’s story since long before European settlers arrived.
Columnist
These Olympics, let’s remember to champion all athletes
But for me, the epitome of athleticism didn’t come in the form of an epic home run or, in Brady’s case, so many game-winning touchdowns. For me it was the whoosh of a soccer ball hitting the net at the back of the goal.