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Michael Doall and other researchers from Stony Brook will collaborate with the town and local environmental groups on the ‘Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay’ project.
New project is ‘Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay’
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at restoring the once-thriving oyster populations of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor, the Town of Oyster Bay has embarked on a transformative project called … more
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Amanda Fisk, artist in residence at the Glen Cove Public Library, helped design the preliminary concept of the mural.
Honoring veterans through art and education
The sound of plastic bottle caps echoed in the community room of the Glen Cove Library Saturday morning as volunteers sifted through eight, five-gallon buckets, filled to the brim, to offer their … more
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Nassau County schools face uncertainty with Gov. Kathy Hochul's state budget
Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … more
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Although residents living in the North Shore enjoy a variety of local beaches, they haven’t been able to go to Crescent Beach since 2009 because of contaminants.
Starting big push for clean truck standards
To protect the delicate ecosystems on the North Shore and the quality of life, Assemblyman Chuck Lavine and other elected officials have been encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency and the … more
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Congressman Tom Suozzi, of Glen Cove, traveled to Washington for the State of the Union where he managed to take a selfie with the President.
Tom Suozzi snaps a selfie with President Biden at State of the Union
When people living in the 3rd Congressional District watched the State of the Union on Thursday night, they saw images of elected leaders they’ve seen in the newspaper and on television, but … more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county is filing a federal lawsuit contesting the New York State Attorney General's cease-and-desist order on ban on biological males playing in women’s sports on county property.
Nassau makes a federal case out of trans gender ban
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Mark Mullen, a Nassau County parent of a female athlete, are filing a federal lawsuit contesting New York State Attorney General Letitia James' cease-and-desist order halting the county's ban  on biological males playing in women’s sports on county property. more
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Andrew Jackson was often dressed as and compared to a king in negative campaign cartoons and depictions due to his authoritarian tendencies.
A look at elections past
This is the second in a series delving into the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. While most people … more
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A new town project seeks to revitalize the entrance of the Mill River Outfall at Beekman Beach.
Town of Oyster Bay receives environmental grant
In the coming months, Oyster Bay residents and visitors to the hamlet looking out over the harbor can expect to see floating barges of plants as part of a new project by the town to mitigate … more
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Denice Evans-Sheppard, Carll’s great-great-granddaughter, spoke to the gathered crowd about her ancestor’s life in Oyster Bay.
Celebrating Black history in Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay Town Hall saw dozens come to honor Black History Month on Feb. 22 as the town government hosted its celebration of the lives and histories of the extraordinary African-Americans in Oyster … more
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William Green, a senior at Friends Academy, explained that Quakers like Lucretia Mott and John Woolman were active members of the abolitionist movement in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The dual history of Quakers and abolition
The history of Quakerism has deep roots in the story of the United States, whether it be their influence on the colonial period or the key role Quakers played in the Revolutionary War, although their … more
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