Nassau Coliseum stood as the state-of-the-art for indoor arenas back in 1972 when it first opened. Since then the building has become legendary, hosting iconic rock stars, presidents, and dynastic hockey teams. Below we gathered some historical facts... Read More
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Just in time for the sweltering days of summer, a well-known and yummy Nassau County ice cream shop has been voted the Best on Long Island. According to a poll from Bethpage Best of Long Islanders, Sweet Treats on the Wharf (Douglas & James... Read More
The prices for just about everything are continuing to go up, according to new numbers from the government. Inflation hit 8.3% in April, and even thought it has slowed from a 40-year-high, Long Islanders are still feeling a financial... Read More
We’re movin’ out – or so says a recent survey that put Long Island and the Hudson Valley among the top 10 areas with the most of move-outs in the country this year. The PODS survey, which ranked Los Angeles as the city with... Read More
Varsity Flag is excited to announce that registration is now open for Long Island’s newest premier youth flag football league. The league welcomes athletes of all skill and experience levels, ages 3-4 for Junior Varsity skills clinic and ages 5-14... Read More
From Nassau to Suffolk County, law enforcement agencies across Long Island are cracking down on illegal license plates. “They’re coming from out of state,” said Gerard Hardy, Chief of Patrol with the Suffolk County Police... Read More
The New York State Public Service Commission has announced that business and wireless customers within the existing 516 Nassau County area code region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the new 363 area code. To meet the increasing... Read More
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced two new State testing sites on Long Island to address the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. These sites are aimed providing additional testing options in areas of high need. “To get through this... Read More
The COVID-19 positivity rate on Long Island is now above 5%, which is double what it was only a month ago. Dr. Mangala Marasimhan of Northwell Health says there are a few explanations as to why Long Island’s infections are rising while New... Read More
Police are ramping up patrols this weekend as we get ready to change our clocks. They say daylight saving time usually leads to drowsy drivers and more car crashes. AAA came out with new DMV data Friday that said, “October, November and... Read More
Looking for a good scare this Halloween? Check out some of the frightening haunted houses on Long Island. Please check with the location before heading out as dates and times are subject to change. *Note: Locations may have adjusted hours... Read More
The ninth annual Long Beach International Film Festival is back again one year after being canceled due to the pandemic. Movie lovers grabbed their beach chairs, put their toes in the sand and were set to watch some films. Friday’s film... Read More
I’m proud to share that that 80% of adult residents (18+) in Nassau County have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, the highest percentage among large Counties in New York State and well above the national average. Across the board, Nassau... Read More
More than 300,000 Nassau County homeowners may no longer receive pandemic relief payments promised by the county executive. County Executive Laura Curran announced last month that residents who receive School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax... Read More
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has a bold new proposal to distribute $100 million in direct cash payments to homeowners. Curran hopes her new plan to stimulate the economy of Nassau County will get approval from the County Legislature to... Read More