Monday, January 20, 2025
It is expected up to 6 inches of snow could fall on Long Island between Sunday and Monday.
Students at Uniondale High School are getting a head start on their college education through the Hofstra-Uniondale Pathway Program, which allows them to take college courses while still in high school and helps set them up for future success.
The Junior Friends of the Uniondale Public Library held their annual Kwanzaa celebration on the first night of the holiday, Dec. 26.
The Uniondale Board of Education recently showed their heartfelt appreciation for teacher assistants throughout the school district. At their December board meeting, one TA from each school in the district was recognized, appreciated and given special certificates from the district noting their “invaluable service” to the school community.
Uniondale kids got to ring in the new year a few days early at the Uniondale library during their “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration. Instead of waiting to stay up until 12 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, they celebrated with their own daytime countdown to 12 p.m. on Dec. 26.
Siela Bynoe was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island’s 6th Senate District on Jan. 5 at Westbury High School, with several hundred in attendance.
Students at Uniondale High School gained a deeper understanding of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the cultural significance of the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities during two impactful panel discussions.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre returned to Hempstead on Dec. 18 to a heartfelt homecoming that celebrated her rise from local community activist to one of the highest offices in American politics.
The Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center (UERC) kicked off its inaugural Winter Wonderland event this holiday season, spreading joy and community spirit with free toys, food and festive activities.
The Uniondale Fire Department brought festive joy to the streets of Uniondale on Dec. 22 with its third annual Santa Ride, delighting residents with candy canes, photos and plenty of holiday spirit.
Amid a rise in school threats across Long Island, including 80 reported incidents in September, Nassau County officials and the Uniondale School District are emphasizing the importance of school safety.
Editorial
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Editorial
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