The Nassau Observer

11/14/2025

St. Mary’s High School honored Jonathan Diller, an NYPD detective and alumnus of the school who was fatally shot while conducting a traffic stop last year.

The Manhasset private school replaced its Timothy J. Coughlin Scoreboard to also bear his name and held a dedication ceremony attended by administrators, faculty, students, clergy, elected officials and members of Diller’s family.

St. Mary's High School honored Jonathan Diller, an NYPD detective and alumnus of the school who was fatally shot while conducting a traffic stop last

11/13/2025

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

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

11/12/2025

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann is not connected by DNA to a murder for which another man was convicted, authorities said.

Heuermann’s DNA was compared to unknown male DNA found at the 1994 murder scene of Colleen McNamee, whose body had been found in Shirley, and found not to be a match, thus excluding Heuermann as a suspect. John Bittrolff, 59, of Manorville, was arrested in 2014 and charged with the cold case murder of McNamee as well as the 1993 murder of Rita Tangredi, whose body had been found in East Patchogue. His DNA had been found at both crime scenes.

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann is not connected by DNA to a murder for which another man was convicted, authorities said.

11/12/2025

From the moment head coach Keith Sachs saw Luke Martini for the first time in middle school, he described it as “a man amongst boys.”

The Wantagh sophomore running back/linebacker not only dominates on the ground on the offensive side of the ball, but he also makes his presence felt as a linebacker. In eight games, he has racked up three interceptions, which ties him for third in the county.

Hard work. Physical. High motor.

11/11/2025

Former Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino, who served as a Republican elected official for decades, died at 64 on Nov. 6 following a battle with illness, officials said.

Former Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino, who served as a Republican elected official for decades, died at 64 on Nov. 6 following a battle with illness,

11/11/2025

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.

“I still remember the day we interviewed Dan; his enthusiasm was so palpable,” Jen Bisulca, the principal of Seaford Harbor Elementary School, said at the meeting.

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

11/10/2025

The Hardscrabble Apartments in Farmingdale will be sold and renovated, and property tax breaks granted by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency will allow the units to keep their affordable rent status.

The 2024 sale will become official once it has been approved by the state Attorney General’s Office and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Hardscrabble Apartments in Farmingdale will be sold and renovated, and property tax breaks granted by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agencywill

10/09/2025

After testing positive for the BRCA2 gene at 22, Melanie Cohen underwent a preventative double mastectomy, reconstruction, and IVF

08/18/2025

Steve Markowitz and Betsy Diaz bring fresh mini donuts, bold flavors and community spirit to farmers markets, festivals and private events.

08/14/2025

A Massapequa-based financial advisor is in hot water following claims that his company lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in investments.

08/05/2025

Nassau County Police said that two swastikas, along with a racial slur etched into the playground equipment, were found at Wantagh Park.