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The finished product of all of the paintings, inspired by the work of Aaron Douglas, one of the most accomplished and influential visual artists of the Harlem Renaissance.
Black History Month begins at the library
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 … more
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Nassau County Legislator, Siela Bynoe, sharing her wisdom and helping teach students from Malverne and Uniondale about policy making and the legislative process.
Malverne and Uniondale team up for an empowering workshop
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 … more
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Donald Corkery, president of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, shares a study from the state firefighters association at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, which found nearly half of New York residents are interested in becoming volunteer firefighters.
Long Island in need of more firefighters
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 … more
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Monique Darrisaw-Akil, superintendent of the Uniondale school district, speaking on Martin Luther King Jr. Day last month about King, his work and his dream. She believes it is important to teach students that Black history isn’t just about struggle and overcoming, but about the great contributions that Black Americans have made to our society despite the immense challenges they faced.
Black History Month hits Uniondale schools
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 … more
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A man arrested by the Hempstead Police Department last year has now sued both the department and the village claiming ‘excessive and unreasonable force.’
Hempstead man sues police over shooting
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 … more
This year’s spelling bee champion, middle schooler Zyaa Cherenfant, posing with her family and school faculty on stage after her victory at this year’s competition.
Showdown at the spelling bee
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 … more
Many involved with the casino were anticipating that the “second round” of the process to begin this month, but it seems that Sands and other potential bidders may have to wait even longer for the 30-day window for bidding on a license to begin.
Casino license process may take longer than expected
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 … more
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A map showing that Uniondale’s and Hempstead’s water supplies have some of the highest concentrations of 1,4-dioxane — a powerful chemical that is suspected of causing cancer — on Long Island.
Is the water threatening our health?
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 … more
The old ‘Welcome to Uniondale’ sign, south of Stewart Avenue.
It’s Uniondale, Not ‘East Garden City’
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 … more
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Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker, left, Siela Bynoe, Carrie Solagés, Debra Mulé, Scott Davis and Seth Koslow being sworn into office by former Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5.
American Rescue Plan funding to be allocated throughout Nassau, but not everyone is happy
This week the Nassau County Legislature voted along party lines 11-7 to approve a proposed allocation for the remaining $262 million of federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan, … more
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