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A Few Clouds Meet Malverne’s first female police officer
She’s set an example for more women to join local policing
Eighteen years ago, Joanne McNelis became Malverne’s first woman police officer. Since she paved the way, three more women have followed their calling to law enforcement in the village. …
Girl Scouts were running the show
They stepped into local leadership roles for Government Day
The Girl Scouts were running the show on Saturday. The troops gathered in Village Hall for the annual Government Day, and the girls were government officials for the day. Each girl was assigned a …
The ‘Souper Food Drive’ is here
It shows kids they can make a difference
Don’t be confused if you see bags of soup, peanut butter or macaroni and cheese on your neighbor’s doorstep this Saturday — the 13th annual “Souper Food Drive” is simply …
Defending against an invisible enemy
Can laws solve the problems of noise pollution?
How can local representatives protect people from an invisible, ever-present hazard? That’s the question small governments across Nassau County have been trying to answer when it comes to noise …
'Top Cops' honored for defending W.H. business
They chased down, apprehended alleged armed robber
Anthony DiGregorio and Kerry Harracksinghn were the county’s “Top Cops” of February for pursuing and arresting the men who allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven, in West Hempstead, at gunpoint.
Meet your local woman-owned businesses
Women-owned businesses are on the rise. The number of small businesses that are led by women has nearly doubled in the past 10 years, according to the National Association of Women’s Businesses …
Neighbors celebrate ‘Americanism’ at Law and Order night
Every year, neighbors in Malverne gather for a very special night — Law and Order night. No, it isn’t a screening of the popular ‘90s drama. It’s a night for the American …
They were among first black students in schools
Frederick Brewington still remembers that first day of school when he arrived at Lindner Place Elementary School as a 9-year-old. He was instantly met with a swarm of reporters. They stuck a microphone in his mouth. ‘What did your mother tell you?’ they asked him.
Battle of the breads: who will win?
What says St. Patrick’s Day more than Irish soda bread, Guiness, and a good time with neighbors? Evelyn Heredia’s annual Irish soda bread-making contest is this Saturday, March 9 at 2 …
Garbage truck goes for $14,000
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — at least, that certainly seems the case for Malverne’s 2001 garbage truck. A private company from Rhode Island bought the vehicle …
Columnist
The heartbreaking death of an NYPD hero
Former Congressman Peter King reflects on the tragic murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, highlighting the outpouring of support from Massapequa Park and beyond, including a moment with former President Donald Trump, and calls for legislative action in honor of Diller's memory."
Columnist
Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die
Former Assemblyman Jerry Kremer reminisces about bipartisan successes in Albany, contrasting them with the current gridlock in Washington, where partisan politics obstructs meaningful legislation, leaving a longing for the return of bipartisan cooperation.
Editorial
The time to support local journalism is now
Highlighting the efforts of the Empire State Local News Coalition, which aims to safeguard local journalism in New York by advocating for legislative support and rallying communities to save newsrooms and jobs amidst closures and layoffs.
COLUMNIST
Trends come and go, and then come right back again
There's a resurgence of typewriters among Gen Z reflecting a growing desire for simplicity, nostalgia, and authenticity in a digital age