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Former Malverne High School basketball star Jayden Seraphin is preparing for his college debut at Queens College this winter.

Former Malverne Mules star Jayden Seraphin preps for basketball season at Queens College

Malverne High School’s former All-County basketball star, Jayden Seraphin, is getting ready to suit up for the Queens College Knights this winter. … more

By Holden Velasco | 9/15/21

Malvernite Barbara Purcell died at 100 on Aug. 15.

Former first lady of Malverne, Barbara Purcell, dies at 100

For decades, Barbara Purcell was known as the first lady of Malverne, and eventually of Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead as well. Her husband, Francis Purcell, served as the village’s … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/15/21

The Malverne Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Festival, which was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will take place on Oct. 3. Above, the fall festival in 2018.

Centennial events are fast approaching in Malverne

Malverne’s Centennial Committee is excited for the fall season as the group has several events planned for the coming weeks. On Saturday, the village will kick off its Centennial Event … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/15/21

Firefighters completed numerous drills during the annual Labor Day Drill in Hempstead.

West Hempstead hosts annual Labor Day Drill

The West Hempstead Westerners finished third with a total of 20 points in the annual Labor Day Drill in Hempstead on Sept. 6. Hosted by West Hempstead, fire departments from different parts of … more

9/15/21

Staff members at Chestnut Street School prepared to welcome the West Hempstead class of 2034 to kick off the 2021-22 school year.

It’s back to school for West Hempstead students

The West Hempstead School District welcomed new and returning students for the 2021-22 school year on Sept. 1. The students kicked off their first day with enthusiasm as they arrived at their schools … more

9/15/21

Malverne staff member Beth Mahony, center, was among the honorees during Superintendent’s Conference Day on Sept. 1. She was joined by, from left, Board President Josephine Bottitta, Downing Principal Ed Tallon, district Superintendent Dr. Lorna Lewis and Steven Gilhuley, the assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction & educational services.

Malverne staff celebrated for success

The Malverne School District carried out its annual tradition of honoring teachers and staff members who have achieved notable milestones and accomplishments during Superintendent’s Conference … more

9/15/21

West Hempstead and Lakeview’s fire departments joined together for a 9/11 ceremony at Hall's Pond Park on Sept. 11.

Twenty years later, West Hempstead residents reflect on 9/11

Residents, local elected officials and community groups gathered around the 9/11 Memorial at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead last Saturday for the West Hempstead Community Support … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/15/21

About a dozen Long Beach, Nassau County and New York state officials and business executives turned out for a ground-breaking ceremony at the Superblock Tuesday.

Officials break ground on Superblock project

There are few people in Long Beach who can remember the last time that a crowd gathered outside a six-acre vacant lot just a few feet from the boardwalk, known to locals as the Superblock. But … more

By James Bernstein | 9/15/21

Members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department served as the color guard at the Town of Hempstead’s 9/11 ceremony on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.

Hempstead salutes 9/11 heroes in moving ceremony

Sept. 11, 2021, dawned as a stunningly beautiful late summer morning, the sky an azure blue and the sunshine a bright yellow — just as it was on the same day 20 years ago. At the Hempstead … more

By James Bernstein | 9/12/21

The West Hempstead Library’s 9/11 exhibition is on display throughout the month.

West Hempstead Library exhibition on 9/11 is open

West Hempstead Public Library Director Regina Mascia was a clerk at the library’s previous location on Chestnut Street at the time of the Sept. 11 attacks. She remembers getting a phone call … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/9/21

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