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Enjoy a kayak cruise on Saturday in Oyster Bay.

Friends of the Bay and The WaterFront Center are again partnering for a Kayak Conservation Cruise for the first of two cruises on Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants will meet at … more

7/21/23

The Commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department and the Nassau County Fire Marshal will oversee implementation of the Text to 911 program.

Texting 911 is now an option in Nassau county

Robert Saccente Jr., an American Sign Language specialist for the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf remembers when a defensive driving instructor collapsed in front of him. Although he was … more

By Roksana Amid | 8/13/23

Gen. David Petraeus to discuss new book on conflict at Theodore's Books in Oyster Bay on Jan. 15

He spent nearly four decades serving his country with the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of general and leading U.S. Central Command. And if that wasn’t enough, he would lead the CIA. David … more

1/12/24

Rosemary Clarke spent decades teaching generations of students at John F. Bermingham Elementary School music.

Former Oyster Bay-East Norwich teacher found the music in life

Music is an essential aspect of the human experience, expressing emotions, memories and sentiments and allowing people to view the world through new lenses. Music defined the life of Rosemary Ann … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/13/23

Jessica Bader had previously worked as the director of humanities K-12 in the district, where she oversaw several new programs throughout last year.

New principal has high hopes for James H. Vernon School in Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District

With the school year having officially begun, students at James H. Vernon School were greeted by someone new when they arrived for the first day of classes. Jessica Bader, the former director of … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/23

Several elected leaders from the Town of Oyster Bay were installed on Jan. 4 including, from right, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwomen Laura Maier, and Vicki Walsh, Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca.

Town of Oyster Bay inaugurates elected officials

The Town of Oyster Bay recently hosted its 2024 Inauguration Ceremony with the swearing-in of Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwomen Laura Maier, and Vicki Walsh, Town … more

1/12/24

Mill Pond House is a historic property dating back to the early 1700’s, and over its existence it has served as a mill, a residence and even a gift shop.

Considering Mill Pond House’s fate

In the heart of Oyster Bay, Mill Pond House, a living relic dating back to the early 1700s, is caught in a tug-of-war between its storied past and an uncertain future. Once a bustling hub linked to … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/26/24

Jack Baker, center, received a Nassau County Legislature Award from Josh Lafazan, second from right, accompanied by Jack’s brother, Liam, far left; his father, Jeffrey; and his mother, Jessica.

Jack Baker of Bayville honors victims of pandemic by planting flags

Many young people are committed to helping others and improving their communities, but few are as willing to devote themselves to charitable work as Jack Baker, of Bayville. A recent graduate of … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/6/23

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/18/23

Seven years after they began, renovations of the Bayville Free Library are expected to be completed by the end of the month.

Bayville Free Library expected to reopen soon

After years of work, the end is finally in sight for the renovations and updates of the Bayville Free Library. A project that began in 2017 has culminated in a revitalized space whose improvements … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/12/24

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