Queens resident Tyra Saltus, 25, was arrested this week after being identified after an incident that left a waiter from Ruth Chris Steakhouse at Roosevelt Field mall with an injured foot — and …
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By Brandon Cruz
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2/9/24
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The Uniondale public library kicked off Black History Month with a slew of events this week, including a very indulgent and educational painting session where adult participants created their own …
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By Brandon Cruz
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2/9/24
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Malverne High School played host last week to a collaborative effort with students from Uniondale as part of the ongoing Girls Policy Network initiative. This collaborative venture is centered on …
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By Brandon Cruz
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2/9/24
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In Nassau, for example, just 6,000 men and women serve local departments — not enough to serve a county of nearly 1.5 million residents. Meanwhile, right here in Uniondale — a hamlet of …
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By Brandon Cruz
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2/9/24
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It’s not often that Black history is appreciated, taught and celebrated as it should be in America. Even in more liberal states like New York, many people hear “Black history,” and …
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By Brandon Cruz
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2/9/24
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A $5 million federal lawsuit has been filed against Hempstead village and its police department by Patrick Alexis, a Hempstead resident who was shot by police during a confrontation last March The …
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2/2/24
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In a battle of words and wits, Uniondale recently hosted its annual district-wide spelling bee, where word warriors from five elementary schools and two middle schools clashed for the crown of …
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2/2/24
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The proposed $4 billion casino project that is hoping to take over the Nassau Hub has sparked much debate and controversy among residents not just from the community, but all over both counties …
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By Brandon Cruz
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2/2/24
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There are chemicals in your drinking water. That much we’ve known for a while. The Town of Hempstead’s most recent water quality report , in 2022, revealed that the town found high levels …
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2/2/24
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For years, activists and community leaders have been trying to persuade officials to rename the 3-square-mile stretch of Uniondale known as East Garden City — which they say does not actually …
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By Brandon Cruz
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2/2/24
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