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A Few Clouds Extreme rainfall lands in Uniondale
Heavy rainfalls cause problems for residents throughout the county
New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a state of emergency for Long Island as the pouring rain has caused flooding in several areas, with Uniondale residents receiving a notification warning …
State pledges to invest in Uniondale's public infrastructure and transportation
Albany promises equitable transportation funding as part of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
Uniondale has a long history of being underfunded, underserved and underappreciated, according to many residents. But that sentiment may start to change soon as the state is promising a bright and …
Michael DeAngelo arraigned on multiple charges
Driver who allegedly caused deadly E. Massapequa crash pleads not guilty
The driver who allegedly caused a crash in East Massapequa on Aug. 6 that killed four and injured two, all members of a family from Uniondale, was arraigned last week, and pleaded not guilty to a …
‘We speak their names’
Murdered loved ones commemorated at Kennedy Park
“And just 2 minutes ago, she had no idea that a fight broke out from afar 1 minute later, someone she didn’t know was reaching for a gun inside their car With an intent to pull a trigger, …
Uniondale Public Library hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia
The library has a mission to educate about Latin achievements this month
What’s the best way to teach children about a topic, help them memorize it, and keep them engaged at the same time? If you said a nice game of educational bingo, with tons of prizes of course, then …
Olena Nicks, Uniondale's candidate for Town of Hempstead Supervisor
It’s officially election season and Uniondale now has one of their own on this year’s ballot. Olena Nicks, a native to the community, is attempting to unseat Don Clavin for Town of Hempstead …
Uniondale kicks off Hispanic heritage month with their third annual jamboree
Uniondale kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month last Saturday with its third annual Soccer Jamboree at Cornelius Court Elementary School — a celebration of Hispanic culture and pride featuring guest …
‘Uncomfortable’ conditions reported throughout Hempstead schools
Although the expectation is that temperatures will start cooling when kids go back to school, Mother Nature must’ve missed the memo about the seasons changing. Either that, or this is simply …
Xavier ‘Mr. Uniondale’ Parris honored at Bernard Brown Park
Talented, popular Xavier Parris was so beloved in his community that his nickname was “Mr. Uniondale.” He died last Oct. 29, at 26, when a car in which he was a passenger crashed in …
‘Felix,’ a fighter jet, arrives on Museum Row
The Cradle of Aviation Museum has a legendary new occupant. It has a 64-foot wingspan and a distinguished combat history for the U.S. military. On Sept. 14, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, …
Editorial
Learn about dementia, for your sake and others’
Memory loss is common as we get older. Going to the grocery store and forgetting what you went there for. Trying to remember the name of an actor . . .
Op-Ed
Why Nassau needs a strong inspector general’s office
As a legislator who served during the height of corruption in Nassau County, I know firsthand how important it is to have mechanisms in place to protect taxpayer money from the pitfalls of waste and fraud.
Randi Kreiss
Summer reading: To escape or go deep?
Of course, we must have a summer to take up the subject of summer reading. Which reminds me of a great book about Krakatoa . . .
Jerry Kremer
The PSEG love affair is over
Long Islanders have all kinds of non-romantic love affairs. They love their school boards, their teachers and their garbage collectors, and they even show some love for . . .