Long Islander beats pull-up world record
Long Island native Doug ‘Censor’ Martin achieved a new global record for the most pull-ups done in a 24-hour period during an all-nighter at Farmingdale’s 1 More Rep Athletics and…
Author: Lauren Feldman
Farmingdale hosts Art in the Park
Art in the Park returned to the Village Green in Farmingdale on Sunday for the 13th year as visitors strolled the sidewalks to peruse the work of 30 artists. “I…
Hicksville Street Fair returns for 21st year
Under sunny skies, the Hicksville Street Fair returned for its 21st year on Sunday. The fair, which was held along N. Jerusalem Avenue from West John Street to Herzog Place, …
Farmingdale fireman honored as youth mentor of the year by NY Firefighters Association
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York has awarded Phillip LoNigro of the Farmingdale Fire Department the Youth Mentor of the Year Award for 2024. “This recognition highlights…
Levittown School Board concerned about State electric bus mandate
Levittown school officials expressed concerns over an impending state mandate to implement electric buses at their September meeting. “While the board supports environmentally friendly initiatives, such as our solar carports…
Plainedge opens $8M fitness center, free for residents
After two years of construction and over $8 million spent, Plainedge Public Schools has opened the Plainedge Fitness Center, a facility free for residents. Work began on the facility and…
Seaford school board reports positive feedback as new year starts
Seaford teachers had positive messages to share at the first Board of Education meeting since the start of the school year. Superintendent Adele Pecora presented letters and notes written by…
An inside look at ‘Beginnings and Endings’ Mahler Festival coming to LI
“A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything,” said maestro David Bernard, quoting composer Gustav Mahler. Bernard, music director of the Massapequa Philharmonic and Park Avenue Chamber…
Residents outraged over proposed 7-Eleven development on 25A
A proposal to build a 7-Eleven and gas station on Northern Boulevard in East Norwich rocked the board room at the September Town of Oyster Bay meeting. The proposed development…
Upcoming star in country music scene returns to perform on LI
Michael James, a Massapequa native and rising star in the country music scene, returned home this month to put on a concert for his fellow Long Islanders. James performed at…