Theodore Roosevelt’s long-lost watch restored to Sagamore Hill
Historic artifact found after being stolen 37 years ago
A sentimental gift to Theodore Roosevelt was recently recovered and returned to his home at Sagamore Hill after being stolen from a display case at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic …
‘The Graduate’ Flower Show showcases blooms and beyond
The 1967 American classic “The Graduate” explores the concept of rebellion and the search for identity amidst the ever-changing world around you. As the theme for the 2024 Garden Club of …
Moving art made to move hearts at the Planting Fields Arboretum
Oyster Bay’s Planting Fields Foundation is set to launch its most immersive Catalyst program yet, with a weeklong series of art workshops culminating in a unique performance on the historic …
Downtown Sounds hits all the right notes in Glen Cove
Downtown Sounds has brought music, laughter, and family fun to Glen Cove, becoming a staple of Friday nights. What began in 1997 as a revitalization effort by the Glen Cove Business Improvement …
Lavine offers a helping hand to women in need
State Assemblyman Chuck Lavine is organizing a fundraiser for Living Water for Women, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women who have experienced incarceration or struggled with drug …
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 …
Advancing AI’s boundaries at Cold Spring Harbor Labs
Kyle Daruwalla, an independent research neuro AI scholar at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has unveiled pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence that could transform the field of computing. …
Oyster Bay grads have bright futures ahead
Oyster Bay High School seniors and their family members, teachers and faculty gathered on the high school’s steps on June 29 to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2024. The space was …
Kim Keiserman wins Democratic Primary for State Senate by a landslide
Kim Keiserman has secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary with 73 percent of the vote. A Port Washington resident and passionate school district advocate, …
Event features Erik Larson, other authors
The Gold Coast Book Fair is coming to Oyster Bay
The inaugural Gold Coast Book Fair is set to take place June 28 to 30, bringing a celebration of literature to Long Island University, in Brookville, and downtown Oyster Bay. With more than 50 …
Oyster Bay Music Festival makes grand return
At beautiful and historic venues scattered throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, the Oyster Bay Music Festival is set to enchant audiences for its thirteenth consecutive year. From July 1 through 8, …
Columnist
Perhaps now — finally — we can work together
Sometimes good things come from bad things. That’s why I am hopeful. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has once again shaken the foundation of America’s …
Columnist
In a medical emergency, we were in experts’ hands
We should be grateful to the medical profession, and diligent and attentive to our individual health.
Editorial
The key to safe swimming? Paying attention.
Swimming pools are supposed to be places of joy, not tragedy. They offer respite from the summer heat, host family gatherings and are a place for those of all ages to play and exercise — but they also present significant potential dangers, especially for younger children and inexperienced swimmers.
Stepping Out
From Explorers to protectors: building a stronger NCPD
Our Nassau County Police Department, under the exceptional leadership of Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Executive Bruce Blakeman, keeps us safe, improves our quality of life, and consistently embodies loyalty, integrity, fairness and excellence.