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The Graham family – Rachel, Cooper and Michael, attended the cook-out on March 16 at the Milleridge Inn.

Corned beef cook-off raises funds for sick child

Cooper Graham has been in and out of Cohen Children’s Medical Center for the last year due to a rare form of eye cancer called retinoblastoma. Since the diagnoses, there has been a rally under … more

3/27/23

Sharing a story of healing’s power through some poetry

Former New York Jets running back Hank Bjorklund’s life changed forever in 2015, when he began experiencing health issues related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the brain disease associated with former football players. more

By Will Sheeline | 3/23/23

The governor's proposed plan could be detrimental to the Long Island Sound.

Environmentalists decry Gov. Hochul’s proposed state housing compact

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed New York Housing Compact has drawn outcry from across Long Island, and some of the loudest voices can be heard in environmental organizations. Groups across the … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/19/23

Julia Vaughn began her tenure as president of the Community Foundation at the beginning of the year, and is looking forward to continuing to help nonprofits in Oyster Bay.

Julia Vaughn is Community Foundation of Oyster Bay's new president

Oyster Bay is full of hard-working, civic-minded residents who work together to support and enrich the community, and one organization that stands at the forefront is the Community Foundation of … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/19/23

The Long Island indie band the Como Brothers performed inside the Camellia House at the festival on Feb. 18. at Planting Fields Arboretum.

Festival of flowers at Oyster Bay's Planting Fields Arboretum

Although spring has not yet sprung, the camellias at the Planting Fields Arboretum have already started to bloom. Visitors to the arboretum saw them firsthand at the historical site’s Annual … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/19/23

Fifth-grader Aasher Gill won first place in his grade with his project on the addictiveness of video games.

Bright minds shine at Locust Valley Intermediate’s Science Fair

More than 30 third- through fifth-grade students from Locust Valley Intermediate School showcased their science skills during the building’s annual science fair on March 2. During the event, … more

3/19/23

George Santos sought — and failed — to be included in two legislative proposals offered by fellow Nassau County U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito aimed to prevent House members convicted of financial or campaign fraud from profiting off such federal violations and fabrications.

U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito rejects Santos’ try to join his fraud bill

Like many new congressional members, George Santos is looking to get his name on key pieces of legislation in front of the U.S. House of Representatives — the higher profile the better. But … more

By Ana Borruto | 3/19/23

Soccer icon David Beckham snaps a selfie with some of Long Island's best up-and-coming young soccer players during a surprise visit to the Mitchell Athletic Complex on Saturday, as part of the Sands Youth Power Initiative.

David Beckham, Carli Lloyd share soccer skills in Nassau County's Mitchell Athletic Complex

They flocked from all over Long Island to learn from one of soccer’s greatest — Carli Lloyd. But the 400 or so young athletes who gathered at the Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale this past Saturday got an added bonus, with a chance to bend it like David Beckham — with David Beckham. more

3/16/23

Tom Suozzi has joined the consulting firm Actum LLC, as he charts a path outside of politics following terms as a congressman, county executive and mayor.

Suozzi joins Actum consulting as co-chair

It’s only been a few weeks since Tom Suozzi retired from his longstanding role as a member of the U.S. House, but he’s already opened the next chapter. more

3/6/23

The telescope library cardholders can borrow is an Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector, modified to make it more durable.

Now at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library: Patrons can sign out a telescope

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library is offering much more than books these days. As part of its “Library of Things” program, amateur astronomers can now check out a telescope from the … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/5/23

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