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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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Players from the Nassau Ballaz posing with Hofstra head coach and former NBA player, Speedy Claxton, after competing against each other on the division one floor.
Nassau Ballaz take over Hofstra
Hofstra head coach, Speedy Claxton, got a quick glimpse of the future of basketball this week after leading his team to a 86-77 victory over Hampton University — but the best basketball … more
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A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.
Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more
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Pearl Jacobs, a resident of Uniondale for 30 years and president of the Nostrand Garden Civic Assocaition, donning an “environmental racism” t-shirt as she explains why she believes placing the second largest casino in the country in Uniondale, is racist.
Residents clash in hempstead environmental meeting over proposed Sands Casino
The Town of Hempstead held its first official public environmental meeting on Jan. 18 regarding the environmental impact of a proposed project that by Las Vegas Sands to build a massive $4 billion … more
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For five consecutive years, outside auditors have warned of a potential financial collapse of the Nassau University Medical Center, with some analysts estimating the hospital could exhaust its cash — and face closure — as early as next month.
Nassau University Medical Center is in critical condition
Since 1935, Nassau University Medical Center has been the cornerstone of medical care in the county and one of the largest hospitals on Long Island. But by this time next month, there is a very real … more
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Uniondale homes like these on Bedford Avenue now sell for prices well above $500,000.
Why it’s so hard to buy a home in Uniondale
The Uniondale housing market is currently difficult because very few people are moving out of their homes in any given month. This causes prospective homebuyers to look elsewhere, even if they … more
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Chef Rob cooking up the pasta and chicken while showing and teaching the kids how it is done.
Servin' it up, Chef Rob's way
If you walked into the Uniondale public library this weekend and thought you smelled chicken fajitas cooking, you’re not crazy! This past Saturday Chef Rob Scotts — who comes with a … more
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Justin Brown
Justin Brown announces run for State Assembly
Justin Brown, the former Vice President of the Uniondale School Board, has officially entered the race for the New York State Assembly, announcing last week his goal to serve his home community in … more
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