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Long Island native Shari Umansky has her ideas come to life on the big screen

Shari Umansky could not continue to suppress her creative juices. A job behind a desk wasn’t for her. Now, she puts pen to paper and lives her wildest dreams every day. She started out her … more

By Mallory Wilson | 8/6/23

While some residents and commuters shrug off the extra cents per ticket on the Long Island Rail Road, others remain concerned about long-term expenses piling up and impacting their finances.

What you need to know about the Long Island Rail Road fare hike this month

Starting on or around Aug. 20, Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a modest uptick — roughly 4.3 percent — in the price of their weekly and monthly tickets. The Metropolitan … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/6/23

The International Film Festival has been bringing new films to Long Beach for the past 11 years.

Despite challenges, these short films were in the spotlight in Long Beach's International Film Festival’s final night

The Long Beach International Film Festival has celebrated cinematic arts each year since its inception in 2012. Organized by the nonprofit Long Beach Film Institute, the event is dedicated to the art … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/6/23

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

At Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, fields were packed with fans eager to listen to the Eli Young Band, a country music group.

Eli Young Band performs free outdoor concert at Nassau County's Eisenhower Park

Nassau County has been putting on free, outdoor concerts all summer long, and on July 27, it welcomed the Eli Young Band, a country group, to a large crowd of cheering fans. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/6/23

Here's why Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages is urging schools to join this universal free meal program

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and her colleague from Queens, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, gathered hunger advocates, teachers and community members at the Valley Stream Forest Road Elementary School on … more

By Caroline Kelly and Juan Lasso | 8/6/23

A 7,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, six-bathroom home on Bayside Drive in Atlantic Beach is the highest-priced property for sale in the village, at $11.5 million.

Is this village next door to Long Beach ‘the new Hamptons’?

Thomas Tripodi, of Douglas Elliman real estate in Long Beach, gets calls all the time from potential home buyers. But in recent days, many of the calls, from media outlets as well as potential … more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 8/6/23

Mike Sapraicone says he’s going after the congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. George Santos. The businessman’s priorities are in security and providing constituent service, an area in which he says Santos has been failing.

Mike Sapraicone announces candidacy for New York's 3rd Congressional District

George Santos seems to be entrenching himself in his congressional seat representing the North Shore and parts of Queens. But one Glen Head resident believes he has what it takes to not only … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/6/23

Showing love for Long Island with Lego fun at Pagan-Fletcher Restoration

The Valley Stream Historical Society held a LEGO competition for all ages at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration on July 16. Participants were asked to bring their LEGO creations to the competition in … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/6/23

Hooked on Books members get to choose books to take home with them until the following weeks meeting.

On the same page: Glen Cove Public Library forms new book club

Libraries provide a space to gather safely, provide access to information, resources and advocate for literacy and education. They are a haven for lifelong learning and serve as a safe space for the … more

By Roksana Amid | 8/6/23

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