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Elissa Kyle, of Vision Long Island, an expert on walkability, explaining to volunteers some of the things she is seeing.

Uniondale’s Jerusalem Avenue, which sees over 20,000 vehicles a day and is known for serious accidents, may be getting a much-needed makeover. The Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition, County … more

By Brandon Cruz | 10/23/23

Legislator Bynoe (D-Westbury) is running to keep her seat in Legislative District 2.

Bynoe, Campbell in competition for Legislative District 2

Siela Bynoe and Karin Campbell, who are competing to represent Nassau County Legislative District 2, are both longtime Westbury residents and have been in active public service for decades. Since … more

By Reine Bethany | 10/13/23

Rolling a joint and smoking marijuana in public spaces where cigarettes are permitted is legal in New York state, but some are looking to change that.

State considers tightening regulations on marijuana smoke

Since New York State legalized marijuana in 2021, users no longer feel the stress of having to smoke in secrecy. According to state law, they can light up anywhere that cigarettes are permitted. … more

By Brandon Cruz | 10/13/23

The infernal scene outside of St. Martha’s Church on Greengrove Ave. In Uniondale.

Uniondale hit by ‘significant precipitation event’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called a state of emergency for Long Island, the five boroughs, and the Hudson Valley as recent record-breaking rainfall flooded homes, streets and left cars stuck floating … more

By Brandon Cruz | 10/1/23

Photos placed by families of local people murdered by guns or other weapons occupied the front table at a remembrance ceremony at Kennedy Park on Sept. 22.

‘We speak their names’

“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, … more

By Reine Bethany | 9/28/23

Residents of Uniondale waiting for the bus home at the stop on Washburn Ave, in Freeport, where there is currently no infrastructure for commuters to sit on or get under during harsh weather conditions — an issue the Uniondale community has raised recently at the recent Climate Smart Communities open house

State pledges to invest in Uniondale's public infrastructure and transportation

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 … more

By Brandon Cruz | 9/28/23

State pledges to invest in Uniondale's public infrastructure and transportation

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 … more

By Brandon Cruz | 9/28/23

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 … more

By Brandon Cruz | 9/21/23

Temperatures are on the rise in what has been described as the hottest summer ever recorded, but in the midst of this record-shattering heat, the Hempstead school district is lacking air ventilation into the building, causing hot, uncomfortable conditions.

‘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 … more

By Brandon Cruz | 9/21/23

New York increases tax on cigarettes, menthol ban gains steam

Everyone knows that cigarettes are bad for you, but in New York state these days, buying a pack of smokes may do almost as much harm to your wallet as to your health. Starting Sept. 1, the tax on … more

By Brandon Cruz | 9/8/23