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First Kayak Conservation Cruise on July 18 in Oyster Bay

Friends of the Bay and The WaterFront Center are partnering on an exciting new event, the First Kayak Conservation Cruise, on Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Rain date: July 19). more

7/9/20

Visitation has resumed at Glen Cove Hospital.

Glen Cove Hospital visitation reopens with new guidelines

Glen Cove Hospital has resumed visitation hours with guidelines to keep employees, patients and visitors safe. more

7/8/20

Hofstra University officials have moved the Thomas Jefferson statue from its original location in front of the student center to an academic building across the street.

Hofstra moves Jefferson statue amid outcries

By Visvajit Sriramrajan A statue of Thomas Jefferson, which has stood in front of Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Student Center for more than 20 years, has been relocated to Emily Lowe … more

7/7/20

L.I. preps for Phase Four reopening Wednesday

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. As of press time Monday, however, Governor Cuomo said there was no word yet whether the … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

Graduates sat with their guests at the Locust Valley High School graduation next to a lawn sign that they were allowed to take home.

Locust Valley High School grads socially distanced

Locust Valley High School graduates experienced a unique graduation on Monday, but some components of the day remained the same. Seniors wore caps and gowns and were accompanied by their families, though this year guests were limited, and as the graduates made their way to their seats outside the high school they did so socially distanced. more

By Laura Lane | 7/6/20

First responders, along with those working, living and studying in Lower Manhattan, were exposed to toxins during and after the attacks that have left many suffering with serious illnesses years later.

Attorney from Locust Valley advocates for 9/11 survivors during the pandemic

Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson, a Manhattan law firm that represents thousands of people who were in Lower Manhattan in the eight months following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, has been addressing Covid-19’s impact on the community of 9/11 survivors throughout the pandemic. more

By Jennifer Corr | 7/3/20

The North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association claims that hydraulic dredging by boats owned by Frank M. Flower & Sons disrupts Oyster Bay’s ecosystem.

Town RFP could cause shakeup in bay hatcheries

The Town of Oyster Bay sent out a request for proposals last month that could cause some major changes in the ways shellfish are grown and harvested in town-owned areas on the bottom of Oyster Bay. more

By Mike Conn | 7/3/20

Miranda Purcell, of Sea Cliff, had an internship in Manhattan set for the summer, but the coronavirus pandemic canceled her plans.

College grads from the North Shore seek jobs in a pandemic

The task of entering the workforce is inherently daunting, but the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are adding new obstacles to this already difficult process. more

By Katie Fenton | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Town of Oyster Bay officials have approved a new drive-in movie series for children this July and August.

New drive-in movie series for children on Wednesdays

After hosting a successful drive-in movie series in June, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board have approved a new drive-in movies series for children this July and August. more

7/1/20

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