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Malverne American Legion Post 44’s Ladies Auxiliary honored Malverne native Barbara Purcell, who turned 100 this year.

Ladies Auxiliary in Malverne honors a longtime member

November marked the end of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary. Malverne American Legion Post 44’s Ladies Auxiliary was searching for a way to commemorate the event. … more

By Nakeem Grant | 11/27/20

Stop & Shop employees and Local 338 members gathered at a news conference on Nov. 6 at which officials announced that essential workers could receive free virus tests.

Lakeview Fire Department provides free coronavirus testing for first responders

For the next few weeks, essential workers can be tested for coronavirus for free, thanks to a new initiative launched by Town of Hempstead officials in collaboration with Northwell Health. The … more

By Bridget Downes and Nakeem Grant | 11/27/20

Doris Riefler Nelson

Doris Riefler Nelson, of Port St. Lucie, Fl., and formerly of Malverne, died on Nov. 8 at the age of 80. A New York native, Nelson was the beloved wife of Oscar Lawrence Nelson, Jr., and a devoted … more

11/27/20

New non-profit to award local students scholarships

A group of Oceanside educators, former educators and one alumnus, spearheaded by retired elementary school principal Tom Capone, started a non-profit organization for the purpose of awarding scholarships to African American/Black high school seniors from Oceanside and other local communities. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/25/20

Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.

Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/20

Police: Women forged checks, used debit card of elderly woman

Nassau County police reported on Saturday the arrested of two West Hempstead women for allegedly forging checks and using the debit card of a 76-year-old woman at the Valley Stream … more

11/22/20

The Rev. Dan Quagliata, of The Bridge Church in Malverne, organized a “Night to Shine” event to support the Tim Tebow Foundation in 2017. With him, above, was Ellen White, director of Backyard Players and Friends.

The Bridge Church pastor steps down after eight years

When the Rev. Dan Quagliata, of The Bridge Church in Malverne, arrived in 2012, the church had seen many changes in its leadership. Quagliata recalled his first meeting with then Mayor Patti Ann … more

By Nakeem Grant | 11/19/20

Kindergarten students in Debra Schiavo and Lia Angelo’s class at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead went on a StoryWalk on Nov. 10.

A storybook adventure in West Hempstead

Students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead went on a storybook adventure with a StoryWalk on Nov. 10. Presented and organized by West Hempstead Library librarian Kerry Nugent, the StoryWalk … more

11/19/20

West Hempstead woman assaults, spits on police officer during arrest

Nassau County police arrested a West Hempstead for allegedly assaulting a police officer on Tuesday in East Garden City, at 11:30 p.m. Police were informed about an incident that occurred on Oak … more

11/18/20

The Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead will hold a contactless Thanksgiving food drive this Saturday.

Mary Brennan INN to hold Thanksgiving food drive Nov. 14

The Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network soup kitchen in Hempstead will hold a no-contact Thanksgiving food drive this Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. The INN is at 100 Madison Ave. … more

11/12/20

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