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Park Avenue Elementary School’s garden has flourished since its establishment in 2011. A $1,000 grant from the Bellmore Lions Club will allow the North Bellmore School District to expand educational opportunities in the outdoor space. Above, students make a seed starter kit in the garden.

Enriching the lives of students with Park Avenue school garden

For over a decade, a garden at Park Avenue Elementary School, in the North Bellmore School District, has flourished, providing rich learning opportunities for many classes of students more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

During Fleet Week in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County residents got to meet military personnel. A U.S. Marine, left, greets a young boy outside of a helicopter during the May 25 event.

Nassau County communities meet military personnel at Fleet Week

There was no better weekend for Nassau County to celebrate Fleet Week 2024 than Memorial Day weekend. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

PFY will host its annual pride gala on June 6, dubbed ‘Power of Pride: Raising LGBTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY.’ This year’s event aims to focus on prejudice facing the LGBTQ+ community, by honoring Long Island’s trailblazers who fight adversity on many fronts.

PFY’s gala to recognize LGTBQ+ trailblazers on Long Island

PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, is set to host its annual Pride Gala on June 6. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

First graders used the space for a Fundations lesson, in which they practiced writing sight words on their white boards.

Dinkelmeyer School adds new outdoor learning structure

Students at John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School in North Bellmore came back to a new outdoor learning structure after spring break. more

By Melissa Berman | 5/31/24

We must back the blue, now more than ever

Across the United States today, law enforcement agencies are being forced to contend with a previously unforeseen convergence of crises: An explosion in fentanyl and other illicit drug trafficking. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 5/31/24

Watching life move too fast

Reflecting on the complexities and joys of growing up in a large family, I am reminded of the swift passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment, especially as I watch my youngest niece, Laci, graduate high school and embark on her future. more

By Michael Hinman | 5/31/24

Keep showing up to vote

Don't miss your chance to shape local government—vote in the primary election on June 25 and make your voice heard! more

5/31/24

Why all history is good history

The hidden history of 18th-century molly houses and their significance for gender-nonconforming communities, as explored in a recent lecture at Raynham Hall Museum, and why uncovering marginalized histories changes our understanding of the past and shapes a more inclusive future. more

By Will Sheeline | 5/31/24

The evolution of STEM in education

As superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, I am proud to reflect on how our district has embraced and advanced STEM education, transforming it from a specialized field into an essential component of our curriculum that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 5/31/24

The echoes of Kristallnacht in New York City

In the early hours of May 15, an unsettling event transpired in New York City. Rothschild TLV, a kosher restaurant on Manhattan’s Lexington Avenue, was targeted by vandals. The incident came on the heels of anti-Israel protests, casting a grim light on the surge of antisemitism that has beset the city. more

By Ari Brown | 5/31/24

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