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The Hessians were German soldiers hired from the Anhalt-Hesse province by the British Army during the American Revolution. They numbered in the thousands, and many of them chose to stay in the United States after the war.
Unveiling the Hessian history of Long Island at East Hillside Cemetery
A tapestry of history, culture and community comes alive each December during the annual American Revolution Hessian Christmas Ceremony. Organized by a number of local organizations, the event is a … more
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A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.
Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more
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Our public schools deserve better
After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan. more
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Nassau must take a proactive approach to regulating AI
It is a commonly held frustration of Long Island residents that our governments seem to always be behind the curve, as opposed to ahead of it. more
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Assemblyman Chuck Lavine decried his Republican colleagues' 'antics' over the Faith-Based Housing Act, which is not a part of the New York State budget.
Faith-based housing proposal faces backlash
A proposal to include a Faith-Based Housing Act in the New York state budget has sparked debate on Long Island, with concerns about its potential impact on local zoning laws and the ability of … more
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Recapturing times gone by in politics
Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner. more
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This is the second such event hosted by Raynham Hall, building on the success of last year’s ‘Stirring up History’ dinner.
Enjoy a culinary journey through history with Diane Schwindt at Raynham Hall Museum
Raynham Hall Museum will be hosting an upcoming event that promises to transport attendees back to the colonial era, tantalizing taste buds with the flavors of yesteryear. “Stirring up History: … more
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The real work gets done in the middle
Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans. more
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The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility will replace the Global Petroleum terminal by Tappen Beach.
Battery storage facility sparks controversy
The prospect of a massive battery storage unit looming over Glenwood Landing has sparked a heated debate among residents, town officials, and the proposing company, Jupiter Power. The proposed … more
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Locust Valley High School baseball coach Brian Lorusso, right, and the junior varsity and varsity teams worked with young ball players.
Children learn how to be a winning falcon
Young athletes from throughout the Locust Valley Central School district went to the high school’s field on April 27 to learn from current baseball, lacrosse and track varsity athletes at the … more
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