Girl Scout of the Month: Caroline Severino’s journey of leadership, service...
For Caroline Servino, Girl Scouts has been more than just an extracurricular activity — it has been a lifelong journey of growth, leadership, and service. As she finalizes her Gold Award project,...
View ArticleTown of Oyster Bay shellfish moratorium extended another six months
The Town of Oyster Bay unanimously approved a resolution to extend the current moratorium on shellfish harvesting in the formerly leased underwater land in Oyster Bay Harbor and Cold Spring Harbor for...
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LI tech firms embark on trade mission to Australia
About a dozen technology companies in New York State, including two on Long Island, traveled to Australia in March to seek opportunities building parts for submarines and military aircraft for that...
View ArticleKnockout for a cause: Freeport PAL hosts 2025 Ring Masters Tournament to...
The Freeport Recreation Center was packed with energy and heart as young fighters stepped into the ring for the 2025 Ring Masters Championships: Road to the Garden. This electrifying event, hosted by...
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Op-Ed: I was diagnosed with cancer, fired from my job — NYS’s paid leave...
The call came in while I was at work. Ahead of the phone ringing, I can remember trying to distract myself. I knew to expect it that week and so I spent the preceding days readying myself for any...
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Schneps Media Long Island earns eight awards in Better Newspaper Contest
Schneps Media Long Island won eight awards in the statewide Better Newspaper Contest hosted by the New York Press Services, being recognized for both its editorial and design content. “We’re very...
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Hicksville Middle School celebrates Pi Week
Hicksville Middle School celebrated Pi Day on March 14 with a weeklong series of events, culminating in the unforgettable “Pie a Teacher or Principal” activity. This fun and spirited event brought...
View Article113-year-old celebrates Pakistan Day after being given visa
A Jericho family celebrated Pakistan Day on Sunday, March 23 with one extra person in their company. 113-year-old Sadar Khatoon had been fighting to get a visa to join her family in the United States...
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Port Washington HarborFest looking for photo submissions
The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce’s HarborFest committee is looking for photo submissions of Port Washington waters for an exhibit ahead of the upcoming HarborFest on Sunday, June 1. The “Pride...
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Her Long Island Influence collects supplies for women in need
Her Long Island Influence, a networking group dedicated to empowering women across Long Island, collected essential items – including shampoo, conditioner, soaps, journals and razors, all stuffed into...
View ArticleCrafting events at the Jericho library
For more information on library programming, visit jericholibrary.org. April 2 at 6:30 p.m.: Felted Easter Eggs Felted Easter eggs are like little wooly wonders, made by squishing and sticking animal...
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Boys & Girls club hosts Teen Job Fair
Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Teen Job and Career Fair to be held on Wednesday, April 9, at the club from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Teen Job and Career Fair is designed to provide...
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Glenwood Landing first graders celebrate astronomy
First graders at Glenwood Landing School took to the stage dressed in decorative “out-of-this-world costumes” for the first interdisciplinary Astronomy Celebration. The event, hosted on Thursday, March...
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Glen Cove’s Tree City USA application approved for 23rd consecutive year
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has approved Glen Cove’s 2024 Tree City USA application for the 23rd year in a row. The recognition marks dedication to urban forestry and...
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Mets to honor Long Island resident Ed Kranepool during 2025 season
The New York Mets will honor one of the team’s original players, former Nassau County resident Ed Kranepool, throughout the season by having players wear a patch in his honor. The black patch will...
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FourLeaf Best of Long Island 2025 winners celebrated
After more than 1.2 million votes were cast and tabulated, over 600 winners and their supporters gathered to celebrate and congratulate the winners of the 20th annual FourLeaf Best of Long Island...
View ArticleBarbara Segal releases second poetry collection, “Shelter”
After working as a visual artist for many years, Barbara Segal tried her hand at writing poetry. Now, years later, Segal self-published her second poetry collection, “Shelter.” Segal, who has lived in...
View ArticleCouple’s dream comes true on Match Day
Two graduating medical students who are in love will have the opportunity to continue being together, as they were matched to the same residency program. Tony Asfour and Katie Goldrick are two of 23...
View ArticleCounty Executive Bruce Blakeman column: Democrats put Nassau County at risk...
Nassau County has enjoyed a lot of success during my time as County Executive. Our residents have received a no-tax-increase budget for three years straight, and I plan to deliver them a fourth; my...
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Commercial cannabis on Long Island not smokin’ yet
Long Island residents may wonder why, nearly four years after New York State legalized recreational marijuana, there are not many dispensaries in the area. In 2021, the Marijuana Regulation and...
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