Quiana Lewis showcases her work in Mineola
A new art exhibit at Willows Cove Salon in Mineola is allowing the Long Island community to explore the bold, vibrant work of self-taught artist Quiana Lewis. The exhibit, which opened with a...
View ArticleTeens’ mouths taped shut, heads shaved in robbery
On Jan. 17, two teenagers were robbed in Syosset, according to Nassau County police. Police said the two victims were at Crocus Drive Playground around 5:30 p.m., when they had planned to meet up with...
View Article7 tips for visiting open houses during Catholic Schools Week 2025
As Catholic Schools Week 2025 approaches, many families will be attending open houses to explore the unique offerings of local Catholic schools. This annual event, scheduled for Jan. 29 through Feb. 4,...
View ArticleSyosset’s Aditya Varma wins 2024 Congressional App Challenge
After years of honing his programming skills, Aditya Varma, a senior at Syosset High School, won the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for his app, “Rent Your Driveway.” “Winning the 2024 Congressional...
View ArticleColumn: The art of the deal
After 471 days literally underground in Gaza, three Israeli women hostages were allowed out of their macabre subterranean prisons and released Sunday morning. In negotiations fraught with uncertainty...
View ArticleJudge reverses North Hempstead Town Board’s denial of Hillside Islamic...
A Nassau County Supreme Court judge reversed the North Hempstead Town Board’s decision to deny New Hyde Park’s Hillside Islamic Center’s expansion proposal after nearly a year-long court battle...
View ArticleThe Second Annual Fine Art Fair at Hempstead House Returns February 8-9, 2025
Ripple Creative and the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy are thrilled to announce the return of the Fine Art Fair at Hempstead House, happening Feb. 8-9, 2025. Set against the backdrop of the iconic...
View ArticleManhasset eyes changes to accelerated math, science AP intensive programs to...
The Manhasset School District is considering changes to its accelerated math and science AP intensive program, including moving the math program start from sixth to seventh grade and making the science...
View ArticleEditorial: State aids Nassau County schools address potential deportations
State officials issued a nine-page guidance last week on how schools can protect the rights of immigrant students, documented and undocumented, just days before Donald Trump was set to take office...
View ArticleCrime Blotter: Two teens robbed, had heads shaved and mouths taped shut in...
SYOSSET: Two teen robbed, had their heads shaved and mouth taped shut. On Jan. 17, two teenagers were robbed, had their heads shaved and mouths taped shut in Syosset, according to Nassau County police....
View ArticleTurning pain into purpose: Mother takes OD prevention into own hands after...
This story is the third in a series by Schneps Media Long Island on the opioid crisis in Nassau County. Carole Trottere described her son as one with a big heart who went out of his way to do something...
View ArticleLocal officials share their thoughts on Trump’s inaguration
Nassau County officials reacted to Monday, Jan. 20’s presidential inauguration that saw Donald J. Trump sworn in as president for his second term. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, was present for the...
View ArticleThe hat that everyone is talking about worn by Melania Trump
Along with the rest of the nation, I was transfixed while watching the inauguration Monday. I had attended many before, and since it was a freezing cold day, I was delighted that the ceremonies were...
View ArticleMemorial service for 35th anniversary of Avianca Crash
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Oyster Bay will host a memorial service in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Avianca Crash. The Mass will honor the victims, survivors and families of the 1990...
View ArticleTown of Oyster Bay honors Bayville Fire Company’s outgoing president
Jerry Flower Jr., outgoing president of the Bayville Fire Company No. 1, was recognized for outstanding service to the community by the the town and county. Flower was presented with a citation from...
View ArticleGoing Places: Skiing with Baby? Palisades Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada...
By Karen Rubin, Eric Leiberman & Sarah Falter, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com As our three-generational family with baby in tow pulls into Palisades Tahoe, a premier mountain...
View ArticleOyster Bay school district looks ahead at budgeting
Oyster Bay-East Norwich school officials said at the Jan. 1 Board of Education the district aims to remain consistent with the 2023-2024 school budget and within the allowable tax levy cap. “We work...
View ArticleNassau judge upholds Blakeman’s ban on trans women in sports
A Nassau County judge has upheld Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's controversial executive order banning trans women from competing women's sports leagues in county facilities. Blakeman first...
View ArticleWhat’s the best window company on Long Island?
There's nothing like watching snow from your window this time of year. So what's the best window company on Long Island?
View ArticleThird year In a row, Bruce Blakeman submits 2025 budget with no tax increase
A new year is upon us, and I have exciting news for all Nassau County residents. As your county executive, I am proud to announce that our budget for 2025 will, for the third year in a row, have no tax...
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