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A competitor prepares to toss the caber.

Everyone can be a Scot for the day at Long Island Scottish Festival

Old Westbury Gardens will fill its lush grounds with the sounds of bagpipers and Scottish revelry as it welcomes the latest edition of the Scottish Festival and Highland Games. The annual spectacle on Saturday, Aug. 26, brings plenty of Scottish flair to the storied estate, presented by the Long Island Clan MacDuff. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/16/23

Confiscated dirt bikes were lined up and later crushed by a bulldozer.

Tired of dirt bikes on the roads?

County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered a stern warning to operators of illegal dirt bikes: “Not in Nassau,” he said, as he kicked a crumpled piece of scrap metal that had once been an … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23

The Katz family — Evan, left, Elias, Jessica and Ash — of North Bellmore completed the Nassau Library Tour this year and in 2019.

Why were these folks desperate to get to the library?

The competition to tour each library in Nassau County was so fierce that members of the Katz family of North Bellmore did not want to waste time stopping for lunch, so they packed snacks. In the … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/13/23

The cosmetology program allows students, such as Annemarie Lespinasse pictured here, get advice straight from industry experts like Katrina Guzman.

Do you think you know everything? Think again!

Learning has no age limit. The Nassau BOCES adult education programs are here to help people of all ages build careers, especially in the industries Long Island needs most. BOCES has specialized … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23

Jake Scheiner, candidate for Nassau County Legislator, presents a proclamation to Rabbi Yossi Lieberman, spiritual leader at the Chabad of West Hempstead.

This Chabad celebrated the summer as always

Jake Scheiner, candidate for Nassau County Legislative District 14, presented a special proclamation to the Chabad of West Hempstead and Rabbi Yossi Lieberman in honor of their annual … more

8/13/23

Supervisor Don Clavin with West Hempstead resident Devora Fein at the July 11 recycling event.

Town of Hempstead STOP program a success

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin assisted Devora Fein of West Hempstead as she participated in the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants Program on July 11 in Levittown. This program … more

8/13/23

Moving MLK’s dream forward

America will soon mark 60 years since the March on Washington. On Aug. 28, 1963, some 250,000 people gathered peacefully at the Lincoln Memorial . . . more

8/10/23

A glimpse into the heart

It was dated June 10, 1927, written from a home no longer standing at Exchange Street in Rochester, to a young woman in Ellicottville named Lola. more

By Michael Hinman | 8/10/23

Two very hot political subjects

During my lifetime, the summer months have been a time to just soak up the sun and try to get only as much work done as is necessary. more

8/10/23

Now, only memories of the Big Top animals

The sweep of history has ushered in the first woman ringmaster for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and, at the same time, swept out the entire circus . . . more

8/10/23

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