Sunday, February 9, 2025
A National Day of Action against offshore wind brought community members, activists and local leaders together in Long Beach and Island Park on Saturday, highlighting a sharp divide over renewable …
Mount Sinai South Nassau, in Oceanside, held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Jan. 16, honoring individuals whose contributions embody the late civil rights leader’s values of …
Jack Banham is 99, and about 15 years ago he began creating what has grown into a collection of hundreds of pieces of art made out of tiny strips of premium paper, and he is still doing it.
Oceanside residents packed a public hearing on Jan. 7 at Hempstead Town Hall to voice their opinions on a proposed townhome development at the Brower Avenue and Oceanside Road site of the Oceanside …
The Friedberg JCC hosted its first-ever “Coatchella” Coat Drive on Sunday, bringing together teens, volunteers, and music for a day of giving back. This event, spearheaded by the Special Events …
The Healthcare Trustees of New York State board of governors named its 2025 officers and the election of two new members, highlighting its commitment to strengthening New York’s healthcare system …
Oceanside High School hosted the first part of its Parent University book talk series on Jan. 7, engaging parents, educators, and community members in a discussion about the challenges of raising …
Oceanside won’t be taking a conference championship into the most important stretch of the Nassau County wrestling season, but coach Brian Schoenfelder is hoping the Sailors take a few …
Motivated by the experiences of themselves, their friends and their family, teens created cards at the Oceanside Library on Jan. 6 to send to mental health patients at area hospitals. Cards for …
Long Beach High School has announced the top two students in this year’s senior class: Daniel Brenner is the valedictorian, and LiLin Garfinkel is the salutatorian. Brenner, 17, was born …
Columnist
While there are certainly plenty of domestic issues, and Americans in need, we cannot forget the people of Ukraine, who are nearing the end of their third year of war with Russia.
Columnist
In Nassau County, there is a palpable sense of hope and optimism on the horizon, and much of that can be credited to the steady, inclusive leadership of County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Editorial
As we step into the new year, we should resolve to move beyond empty platitudes. Instead of vague aspirations for “better days,” let’s strive for tangible progress: a stronger sense of community, a commitment to justice, and a willingness to adapt to changing realities.
Columnist
For nearly 45 years, U.S. Department of Education has soldiered past many attempts to break it apart, or disband it altogether, most notably by conservative politicians who believe that the federal agency oversteps states’ rights.