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Now pitching, after five weeks on the injured list . . .

Last week I had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch before a Long Island Ducks game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. more

6/8/23

No, I don’t have time to answer your survey

You don’t have a moment, and neither do I, but what does that matter? Ubiquitous, intrusive and endless surveys are a good idea gone rogue. more

6/8/23

Berries by the basketful

Get outside and get pickin’. Strawberry season has arrived, and those luscious berries beckon. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many “u-pick” growers for a day in the berry patch. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/7/23

Sands promises salaries higher than average

Tempers flared on Monday evening as the Republican-led Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 to approve the transfer of the Nassau Coliseum lease to Las Vegas Sands, advancing a $4 billion plan to … more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/7/23

Uniondale prepares to remember 50 years of Memorial Day parades

The meeting of the Memorial Day Parade committee at Uniondale Fire Department headquarters on Monday proceeded with a quiet, intense fellowship among the organizers. “I’m asking all the … more

By Reine Bethany | 6/7/23

The Uniondale Fire Department marched in the community’s annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday.

Hundreds attend annual Memorial Day Parade

Hundreds of Uniondale residents gathered along Uniondale Avenue on Monday for the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony, paying tribute to those who gave their life in service to the … more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/7/23

They gather to honor the fallen

Hundreds of Uniondale residents gathered along Uniondale Avenue on Monday for the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony, paying tribute to those who gave their life in service to the country. more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/5/23

The Nassau County Legislature approved the transfer of the Hub lease from Nick Mastorianni II to Las Vegas Sands on May 22.

Neighbors assess the impact of county’s Sands decision

Now that the Nassau County Legislature has approved the transfer of the Hub lease to Las Vegas Sands, Uniondale organizations and residents are assessing the potential impact, especially if New York state approves a casino license for the planned integrated resort. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/5/23

Each school had its own table, and kids and mentors alike from the Nassau County Bar Association Mentor Program got to enjoy a menu with favorites such as macaroni and cheese, pizza, french fries and more.

Mentors, mentees gather for lunch at Domus

Meaningful connections between students and mentors were celebrated during the Nassau County Bar Association Mentor Program luncheon wrapping up the 26th year of the program that helps local elementary and middle school students. more

By Mallory Wilson | 6/5/23

The historic sign created by Rock Hall Museum for St. George’s graveyard was installed by members of St. George’s. It will remain covered until it is unveiled on June 4.

New window to history at historic St. George’s

A cemetery that dates to the 18th century will have a historic marker containing a map of the graves surrounding St. George’s Episcopal Church will be unveiled on Sunday. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/5/23