The Nassau Observer

11/20/2025

The Oyster Bay Town Board left the public record open for 10 days after holding a hearing for three Syosset businesses: two existing and one new business, seeking a special-use permit to have their site plan approved at 165 Eileen Way.

The Oyster Bay Town Board left the public record open for 10 days after holding a hearing for three Syosset businesses: two existing and one new business,

11/20/2025

Ian Swensen, who was raised in Levittown and served for over 12 years in the U.S. Navy, had grown up with pets and had been looking to get a service dog for years to help out around the home.

His dream came true when he was gifted a service dog at center court as part of the New York Knicks’ Military Appreciation Night Game on Veterans Day at Madison Square Garden.

Swensen said he had grown up with pets and had been looking to get a service dog for years to help out around the home. His dream came true on Tuesday, Nov.

11/19/2025

Cohen Children’s Northwell Health Physician Partners has opened two pediatric offices in Plainview, filling a void in Eastern Nassau County.

The office at 522 Old Country Road is a 1,800-square-foot general pediatrics practice, featuring four exam rooms. The office at 100 Manetto Hill Road, Suite 312, offers specialized pediatric care in a 1,500-square-foot space with five exam rooms.

Cohen Children’s Northwell Health Physician Partners has opened two pediatric offices in Plainview, filling a void in Eastern Nassau County.

11/18/2025

A group of concerned parents in Plainview has banded together to fight against children using smartphones and social media on an everyday basis.

The organization’s goal is to create long-term stability and give every child the chance to succeed, even if that means doing so without a smartphone.

“We’re currently a grassroots group of local parents who are banding together to restore childhood,” said Jill Seplowitz, the founder of Champions for

11/13/2025

The Hicksville United Methodist Church has received a $60,000 grant to enable its minister, Rev. Iwy Patel-Yatri, to participate in the 2025 National Clergy Renewal Program.

The Hicksville United Methodist Church has received a $60,000 grant to enable its minister, Rev. Iwy Patel-Yatri, to participate in the 2025 National Clergy

11/13/2025

Victoria Ferraro and Ethan Chen have been named Wantagh High School’s Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

11/06/2025

The Seaford Board of Education awarded Daniel Maricondo tenure for his work as a teacher, with members of the district faculty praising him for his work and positivity.

The Seaford Board of Education awarded Daniel Maricondo tenure for his work as a teacher, with members of the district faculty praising him for his work and

08/14/2025

John Ferretti Jr.’s appointment as Hempstead Town Supervisor left a vacancy in the Nassau County Legislature, but Farmingdale Village Mayor Ralph Ekstrand said he isn’t worried,

John Ferretti Jr.'s appointment as Hempstead Town Supervisor left a vacancy in the Nassau County Legislature, but Farmingdale Village Mayor Ralph Ekstrand

08/05/2025

The Farmingdale Board of Trustees held multiple public hearings at its recent meeting, one of which was regarding a new bar and restaurant that was met with some public opposition.

The Pour Authority’s owner presented a 114-seat site plan to the board for a new self-service bar at 333 Main St., adjacent to the village hall.

Architects Thomas Guarino and Thomas Fox, along with The Pour Authority’s owner, Rita Kumar, presented a 114-seat site plan to the board for a new

07/25/2025

The deadly crash of a Farmingdale High School bus in 2023 was the result of underinflated and damaged tires, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded in a final report on the accident released Thursday, July 24.

The deadly crash of a Farmingdale High School bus in 2023 was the result of underinflated and damaged tires, the National Transportation Safety Board

07/11/2025

Downtown Farmingdale kicked off its summer festivities on Thursday, July 10, with music, food and lots of vendors lining up on Main Street.

07/07/2025

441 Main St. in Farmingdale is a special address for one local family.

Taylor Carney held the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Schoolhouse Play & Cafe, a new daycare center offering educational classes for parents and children, on Wednesday, July 2.

Carney’s family didn’t have to travel far, as her sister and mother have their own businesses at the same address.

Taylor Carney held the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Schoolhouse Play & Cafe, a new daycare center offering educational classes for