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From Australia to Long Island: Congregation Beth Ohr welcomes Rabbi Rishe Groner

Growing up in the Chabad movement of Judaism, Jewish traditions and values have always been a part of Rabbi Rishe Groner’s life. Her admiration for the role that women play in Jewish culture has both influenced and guided her spiritually, throughout most of her life. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/30/23

As Balloon Mission continues its environmental efforts on Long Island, ACDS picked up balloon bins for delivery to the Merrick Woods Day Camp. ACDS pledges to release bubbles, and not balloons, with stickers funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program.

Balloon Mission continues combatting unsuspecting pollutant

Balloon Mission, a nonprofit that was founded — and took off — in Merrick last December, has been making waves in the immediate community, and beyond. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/30/23

Steve Russell Boerner, left, and David Griffin showed artifacts and original documents to visitors at the Matinecock Masonic Historical Society.

Oyster Bay museums join to celebrate American history on the 4th of July

Hundreds of Oyster Bay residents and visitors made their way to two of the hamlet’s historic gems this past Independence Day; Raynham Hall Museum, former home of George Washington’s most … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/28/23

The next few days a swimming pool will be the place to to beat the forecasted heat. The Valley Stream Arthur J. Above, the Hendrickson aquatic complex's Olympic-sized pool in Valley Stream.

How to beat the Long Island heat: PSEG has some advice

With extreme heat forecasted for the few days, PSEG Long Island officials say there is sufficient electric capacity to meet the projected peak demand for customers. more

By Lauren Maggiore | 7/27/23

Local news is good for business

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, which has been introduced in Congress, would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. more

By Dean Ridings | 7/27/23

Hochul should sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act

If we are going to save the planet, we need to start by saving the bees. Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat . . . more

By Adrienne Esposito | 7/27/23

Election integrity in New York?

Over the past 20-something years, election integrity has become a hot-button issue in our country. In 2000, Democrats claimed that George W. Bush was an illegitimate president . . . more

By Brian Curran | 7/27/23

Is it time for Yankees and Mets fans to ask for a refund?

Summer makes me happy, but I must confess to being very irritated by one subject. I refer to the Yankees and the Mets. more

7/27/23

Food for thought: Whose tuna is it anyway?

We all have our breaking points, and I discovered my husband’s last Thursday evening after we arrived at a nearby restaurant for dinner. more

7/27/23

An air quality alert is in effect through 11 p.m. on July 26 for Long Island,New York City and Rockland and Westchester counties. Above, smog over Long Island.

New York state issues updated air quality advisory due to concerns about pollution

Due to concerns about ozone circulation in the atmosphere, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an updated air quality health advisory that now includes Long Island in addition to New York City and Rockland and Westchester counties more

By Natalie DiFusco | 7/26/23

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