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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. more

By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | 2/16/24

William Foster allegedly assaulted a Nassau police officer after a brief scuffle in Lawrence On March 12.

Nassau police officer injured after alleged assault in Lawrence

One Nassau police officer was injured after a scuffle with a man following a brief foot pursuit in Lawrence near 6 p.m. on March 12. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/13/24

We need regional solutions to protect our environment

While many public policies often divide us as a nation, the protection of Mother Earth unites us with a common goal as a society. As Long Islanders, especially Town of Oyster Bay residents, we cherish the surrounding environment and value the importance of clean air, waterways, locally grown food, natural resources, and amazing open space for recreation. more

By Joseph Saladino | 3/29/24

The Stardust Singers performed at CALE’s open house. “Under the Boardwalk” was one of several songs they sang.

CALE opens its house in Hewlett [Photo gallery]

The old carriage house on the campus of Hewlett High School that serves as the home of the Center for Adult Life Enrichment (CALE) was a beehive of activity as the group held its annual open house, last Sunday. more

9/15/16

Gary Weidner, a media relations specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, flew in from Nevada to assist in the recovery. Above, he was standing in front of FEMA’s mobile Disaster Recovery Center at Nassau Community College’s Student Union.

FEMA sets up shop at Nassau Community College

Weary homeowners battered by Hurricane Sandy began to trickle into the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s mobile Disaster Recovery Center at Nassau Community College’s Student Union, a red-brick building on the west side of the campus, when it opened last Friday. The center was set up to help homeowners who suffered losses in the massive storm to file for grants that will enable them to rebuild. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/5/12

$564 Million Provided to Sandy Survivors in New York

Each day since Hurricane Sandy hit the region, the number of New Yorkers who have filed with the Federal Emergency Management Agency has grown, and so too has the amount of reported funds given out by FEMA. more

11/20/12

Lawrence Woodmere Academy will remain open after the group LWA into the Next Century came together to help keep the school open for the next school year and the foreseeable future. Above, Catherine Hockley welcoming guests at the 2022 Homecoming.

Here's why Lawrence Woodmere Academy will remain open

Lawrence Woodmere Academy was looking for help in January, when the school’s trustees asked former students for ideas on how it could remain open. The nonsectarian educational institution was struggling financially. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 5/21/23

The sale of the Number Six School to HALB was resoundingly approved in a referendum on Monday.

Number Six School sale to HALB approved

Residents of the Lawrence School District voted 1,856 to 461 on Monday to approve the sale of the Number Six School to the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/2/14

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