Many people are eager for Independence Day celebrations in early summer. There is much to be excited about, as festivities often begin in the afternoon with barbecues and pool parties, and commence late at night after fireworks shows that light up the night sky. Still, not everyone enjoys the
Help Long Island walk off its recent blood emergency by being a donor during New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez’s Summer Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The drive is being held in partnership with the New York Blood Center and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the state office […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently attended the North Massapequa Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner to honor Ex-Chief Michael Antonucci and Ex-Chief Nicholas Paolucci for their lengthy and decorated list of accomplishments throughout their exemplary 50 years of service to the district and the community. Also in attendance were NYS Assemblyman
The ceremony was held at the intersection designated as Firefighter Michael Greene Way, a lasting tribute to the former member of the West Babylon Fire Department Truck Company who gave his life in service to his community on June 16, 2006. Greene joined the West Babylon Fire Department on March 8, 1994, and quickly […]
PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island employee-volunteers collected donations from generous Massapequa neighbors during PSEG Long Island’s first of the season Power to Feed Long Island collection drive on June 12, 2026. PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank are grateful to the Massapequa community who donated the equivalent of nearly 3,400 […]
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier and the Town Board recently partnered with the New York Blood Center to collect 68 pints of blood at a recent Collection Drive at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center. These donations can save up to 204 lives. “Blood donations are critical in helping to secure necessary blood transfusions for […]
Pools are great spots to beat the heat and enjoy some exercise. They’re also ideal spots for children to socialize with their friends away from screens. As inviting as pools can be, swimmers must recognize that safety is paramount, particularly for those with backyard pools. The organization Stop Drowning Now indicates that an average of […]
Refreshing salads are favored at warm summer gatherings, and the interesting pairing of peaches and tomatoes makes the most of these fruits when they’re at their peak. Sweet and savory flavors combine in this recipe for “Peachy Tomato Salad” courtesy of “The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook” (Rockridge University Press). This delicious side pairs














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