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A Few Clouds West Hempstead first graders unshaken by earthquake
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook West Hempstead last Friday — but not Room 106 of Cornwell Avenue. The first graders were in the middle of partner reading time when teacher Kelsey Elias felt the table start shaking — and then her …
West Hempstead Girl Scout alumna is making a national impact
Gabrielle Fidis, of West Hempstead, was one of four women who were honored with an Impact Award at the second annual Girl Scout Legacy Brunch March 15, at the Heritage Club, in Farmingdale, hosted by …
Malverne students celebrate science at STEM night
From kindergarteners to high schoolers, Malverne students and their families were invited to the high school on March 25 for an evening of hands-on science, math and engineering activities designed …
Girl scout cookies were extra sweet this season
If you’ve been to the Stop and Shop on Hempstead Tpke these past couple of months, chances are you’ve seen the colorful array that is the Girl Scout cookie booth, run by Troop 1551 of …
Malverne raises money for Officer Diller's widow and infant
Jonathan Diller, the 31-year-old New York City police officer who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway on March 25, leaves behind his wife, Stephanie (née McAuley), and …
Photos! These Easter hunts were an 'eggcellent' time
Malverne and Lakeview were awash in pastels as the communities 'hopped to' festive Easter egg hunts.
LICC food pantry seeks new space
The Community Presbyterian Church of Malverne has coordinated food drives with the LICC — but that might soon come to an end as the the food pantry nears the end of its lease.
Lisa Ortiz jumps into politics with Assembly run
It’s her first time running for office, but Lisa Ortiz is confident she can give the community a voice if elected to Taylor Darling's Assembly seat.
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick proposes dismemberment bill
A group of teenagers was walking home from school on Feb. 29 when they found a human arm in Southards Park, in Babylon. A police investigation revealed that a man and a woman had been dismembered, …
COLUMNIST
I’ll never forget Bob Beckwith
Long Island lost an American icon with the passing of Baldwin resident Bob Beckwith last week. The image of Beckwith standing with President George W. Bush amid the ruins of the World Trade Center days after the Sept. 11 attacks will forever personify America’s unyielding courage and quiet determination in the face of horrific tragedy and massive challenge.
COLUMNIST
Stop playing petty political games with county resources
For Nassau County, 2024 is a year of new beginnings — a fact that is evidenced by the ascension of two new legislative caucus leaders and five new legislators. I was looking forward to a fresh start and greater bipartisan cooperation as we confront the county’s most important issues.
EDITORIAL
Saying goodbye to a true American hero
“When the terrorists attacked, Bob suited up. And, like so many brave first responders, raced toward the danger to save and search for others.”
COLUMNIST
Investing in clean water for a healthier Long Island
With rising fears of contaminated drinking water for residents across Long Island, I am disappointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to cut $250 million from the Clean Water Infrastructure Act. …