Nassau County has been putting on free, outdoor concerts all summer long, and on July 27, it welcomed the Eli Young Band, a country group, to a large crowd of cheering fans. more

F lorencia Florist had their grand opening on July 10. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, local politicians and community members joined Florencia’s owners at 1660 Front St, in East Meadow … more

If you’ve driven past the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road on any given Friday evening between late spring and early fall, chances are, you’ve seen the parking lot adjacent to Sunrise Highway … more

Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a modest uptick — roughly 4.3 percent — in the price of their weekly and monthly tickets. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the LIRR parent … more

Digital art has become increasingly accessible, but there’s still a lot to learn about creating your own digital masterpieces before you put your stylus to any digital canvas. Getting started with digital art can be intimidating, given the wide variety of devices and software to take into consideration before you can even open your first blank canvas, but for those looking to explore the world of pixelated paints, the Glen Cove Public Library is offering a series of digital art workshops. Although future dates are yet to be determined, attendees can expect to have free access to iPads during their lessons, as well as tips on navigating Procreate, Apple’s digital art software. more

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau is dedicated to providing and teaching about local agriculture and how beneficial it is for Long Island residents. CCE Nassau, with its main office in … more

Growing up in the Chabad movement of Judaism, Jewish traditions and values have always been a part of Rabbi Rishe Groner’s life. Her admiration for the role that women play in Jewish culture has both influenced and guided her spiritually, throughout most of her life. more

Balloon Mission, a nonprofit that was founded — and took off — in Merrick last December, has been making waves in the immediate community, and beyond. more

For nearly 40 years, a group of dedicated community members have acted as the neighborhood eyes and ears of the Nassau County Police Department. Crime Watch, a subgroup of the Council of East Meadow … more

As a middle-school student, Kiran Maharaj wanted to be involved in school clubs, but ultimately shied away from them. Now, the incoming senior at East Meadow High School not only started her own, but … more