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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

Proponents of both sides of the Sands casino issue made their cases at the Nassau County Legislature vote on Monday.

Sands Coliseum developers get yes from legislators

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 build a new state-of-the-art casino and entertainment resort on the property in Uniondale. more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/2/23

Ten people in the U.S. illegally were arrested by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement during an early May operation on Long Island.

ICE picks up, prepares to deport Uniondale man

Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City apprehended 10 people in the United States illegally, including a 37-year-old Uniondale man, have been deported, federal government officials said. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/2/23

Monique Darrisaw-Akil kept the Uniondale School Board enthralled with her report of the district’s programs and achievements on May 16.

Students, teachers shine in super’s report

The triumphs of the Uniondale school district shone through Monique Darrisaw-Akil’s Superintendent Report, delivered at the May 16 Board of Education held at the high school. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/2/23

About 150 supporters of the Say No to the Casino Civic Association surrounded Westbury mayor Peter Cavallaro, shouting, ‘No to the Casino!’ during Sunday’s protest in Mineola.

Protesters want development, but not gambling

Residents from several Nassau County communities protested the proposed $4 billion casino and entertainment resort to be built by Las Vegas Sands on the 72-acre Nassau Hub area. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/2/23

My pickup truck has damaged the garage floor

Q. Can you solve a debate I have been having with my contractor about replacing the cracked floor in my garage? The problem is that I want to have steel bars in the slab . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 6/1/23