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Martin Luther King Jr. left a profound and lasting impact on this country, especially for communities like Uniondale, where residents express what this day means to them
Community shares what MLK Day means to them
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day arrives on Monday, it serves as more than just another mark on the calendars for this community — it carries echoes of remembrance, reflection, and a collective … more
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Rosita Orellana, far left, Addie Blanco-Harvey, Juana Hernandez, Monica Linares, Iris Granados, and Estrella Olivares-Orellana all put hands and hearts to work making pupusas at a meeting of the Latina Mentoring Initiative in Uniondale last Saturday.
Pupusas, tradition, pride, and giving
In the brightly lit Yellow Room cafeteria at Uniondale High School, a cluster of women and teen girls watched Juana Hernandez’s swift hands knead warm water into fine cornmeal, creating a thick … more
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Anthony Price, a Uniondale resident who says he was fired from his job at a Westbury Starbucks after a confrontation with his manager, claims he’s actually being targeted because of his outspoken leadership in Workers United, the store’s union. Price led a number strikes in the months leading up to his firing.
Uniondale resident fired from Starbucks, claims they are ‘union-busting’
The past year seemed to be a good one for workers. On a national scale, part-time UPS workers received a 55 percent raise, airline pilots saw 40 percent increases, and autoworkers negotiated a 25 … more
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Monique Darrisaw-Akil
Monique Darrisaw-Akil leads the way towards a brighter future
Residents throughout Uniondale will tell you that the community, once grappling with educational challenges that seemed insurmountable, has undergone a remarkable transformation under the leadership … more
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Members of the Long Island Harmonizers performing one of their many different acts, involving four main singers up front and other singers behind them backing up their vocals.
Reveling in the barbershop-style singing of the Long Island Harmonizers
In a holiday celebration of harmonious melodies and festive cheer, the Long Island Harmonizers, a group of over 20 men passionate about barbershop-style acapella singing, graced the Uniondale Library this weekend with their Holiday Barbershop Christmas Show on Dec. 10. more
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Monique Darrisaw-Akil's three-decade commitment to education and her transformative use of technology set her apart, making her the sole representative from New York State among the 25 superintendents nationwide receiving this distinction.
Darrisaw-Akil recognized as 2023 Superintendent to Watch
Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Superintendent for the Uniondale School District, has been honored with the title of "2023 Superintendent to Watch" by the National School Public Relations Association. This … more
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Man dies after hitting tree on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
 A 31-year-old man is dead after a collision forced his car into a tree. more
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Arelis opening her letterman jacket, designed by Kendall Hurns.
Oceanside McDonald’s employee honored for service
Would you be surprised to learn that 1 in 8 Americans have worked at a McDonald’s restaurant at some point in their lives? In an initiative started this past fall, McDonald’s is celebrating that … more
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The Miho Quartet performing at a holiday-themed concert at the Uniondale public library on Sunday. From left: Miho Nobuzane on piano, Benjamin Willis on bass, Victor Jones on drums, and Kurganov Boris on both the violin and saxophone.
Professional pianist, Miho Nobuzane, hosts jazz concert in Uniondale
As the community is starting to jump into the holiday spirit, one of Uniondale’s newest residents took matters into her own hands to spread joy this season. Miho Nobuzane, who is a professional … more
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Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe is ready to take her public service work from Mineola to Albany, announcing her candidacy Wednesday for the State Senate in a race that’s expected to put her head-to-head with Assemblywoman Taylor Darling in the Democratic primary.
Bynoe announces senate run: ‘There is more to be done’
Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe has officially announced her run for the State Senate during a campaign rally Wednesday in Westbury. She looks to take over the seat currently held by Kevin … more
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