Jones Beach to revamp historic East Bathhouse
Jones Beach’s historic East Bathhouse will have a second life, thanks to a $100 million investment by the state that will turn the almost century-old building into a state-of-the-art swimming facility.
Seaford's Emily Richardson receives renowned Rensselaer Medal
Emily Richardson, a junior at Seaford High School, has been awarded the prestigious Rensselaer Medal, which is presented to outstanding math and science students.
Wantagh's Memorial Day parade honors the nation’s heroes
Wantagh held its Memorial Day parade on May 27, drawing a large crowd along Wantagh Avenue.
Seaford Memorial ceremony honors fallen soldiers
Seaford hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 1132, which included members of the Seaford Fire Department, Boy Scout Troop 690, and Cub Scout Troop 690.
Bethpage Air Show draws thousands at Jones Beach
The skies above Wantagh came alive as the Bethpage Air Show celebrated its 20th anniversary at Jones Beach State Park on Saturday, May 25.
Mitzvah Day activities inspire at Temple B'nai Torah in Wantagh
At Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh, congregants of all ages came together to take part in a day of caring and service, Mitzvah Day, on May 19.
Seaford Harbor students learn computer science with innovative Lego set
Early this year, Katherine Black, a third-grade teacher at Seaford Harbor Elementary, received a $500 grant from the Jovia Financial Credit Union to purchase a Lego kit to teach her students about coding.
Wantagh's John Theissen Children's Foundation receives $50,000 PSEG grant
The newly opened John Theissen Children’s Foundation Family Fun Center in Wantagh has received a $50,000 Main Street Revitalization grant from PSEG Long Island.
Wantagh Elementary School mural a collective display of ambition
This year’s legacy mural at Wantagh Elementary School is complete, and every fifth grader contributed to the piece that will be admired for generations to come.
State Sen. Steve Rhoads honors Heroes at Nassau County Firematic Awards
State Senator Steve Rhoads attended the Nassau County Firematic Awards Ceremony to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of all the honorees, particularly those hailing from his Senate District.
Columnist
This is the best part: All of summer lies ahead
These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead.
Columnist
Teaching our students not to hate
Lately, though, it seems the fabric of our entire educational structure, from elementary school all they way up to our highest institutes of learning, is unraveling as a result of a dispiriting and dangerous rise in hate, bigotry and antisemitism, the likes of which we have never seen so widespread.
Columnist
Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can be heroes, too
Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman.
Op-Ed
We honor the fallen, but must not forget our veterans
After our collective pause on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it behooves us to take the next step by renewing our commitment to taking care of veterans right here in Nassau County.