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Players from the Nassau Ballaz posing with Hofstra head coach and former NBA player, Speedy Claxton, after competing against each other on the division one floor.

Hofstra head coach, Speedy Claxton, got a quick glimpse of the future of basketball this week after leading his team to a 86-77 victory over Hampton University — but the best basketball … more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.

Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

Uniondale homes like these on Bedford Avenue now sell for prices well above $500,000.

Why it’s so hard to buy a home in Uniondale

The Uniondale housing market is currently difficult because very few people are moving out of their homes in any given month. This causes prospective homebuyers to look elsewhere, even if they … more

By Reine Bethany | 1/19/24

Justin Brown announces run for State Assembly

Justin Brown, the former Vice President of the Uniondale School Board, has officially entered the race for the New York State Assembly, announcing last week his goal to serve his home community in … more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/19/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.

Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/18/24

Martin Luther King Jr. left a profound and lasting impact on this country, especially for communities like Uniondale, where residents express what this day means to them

Community shares what MLK Day means to them

As Martin Luther King Jr. Day arrives on Monday, it serves as more than just another mark on the calendars for this community — it carries echoes of remembrance, reflection, and a collective … more

By Reine Bethany | 1/12/24

Rosita Orellana, far left, Addie Blanco-Harvey, Juana Hernandez, Monica Linares, Iris Granados, and Estrella Olivares-Orellana all put hands and hearts to work making pupusas at a meeting of the Latina Mentoring Initiative in Uniondale last Saturday.

Pupusas, tradition, pride, and giving

In the brightly lit Yellow Room cafeteria at Uniondale High School, a cluster of women and teen girls watched Juana Hernandez’s swift hands knead warm water into fine cornmeal, creating a thick … more

By Reine Bethany | 1/12/24

Anthony Price, a Uniondale resident who says he was fired from his job at a Westbury Starbucks after a confrontation with his manager, claims he’s actually being targeted because of his outspoken leadership in Workers United, the store’s union. Price led a number strikes in the months leading up to his firing.

Uniondale resident fired from Starbucks, claims they are ‘union-busting’

The past year seemed to be a good one for workers. On a national scale, part-time UPS workers received a 55 percent raise, airline pilots saw 40 percent increases, and autoworkers negotiated a 25 … more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/4/24

Monique Darrisaw-Akil leads the way towards a brighter future

Residents throughout Uniondale will tell you that the community, once grappling with educational challenges that seemed insurmountable, has undergone a remarkable transformation under the leadership … more

By Brandon Cruz | 12/28/23

Members of the Long Island Harmonizers performing one of their many different acts, involving four main singers up front and other singers behind them backing up their vocals.

Reveling in the barbershop-style singing of the Long Island Harmonizers

In a holiday celebration of harmonious melodies and festive cheer, the Long Island Harmonizers, a group of over 20 men passionate about barbershop-style acapella singing, graced the Uniondale Library this weekend with their Holiday Barbershop Christmas Show on Dec. 10. more

By Brandon Cruz | 12/24/23

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