Effective Drainage Solution
Installing French drains is an effective solution for managing water drainage issues around your home, particularly in areas prone to flooding or water pooling. A French drain is a trench…
Month: August 2024
Assessing Your Home’s Electrical
When purchasing an older home, the electrical system is one of the most critical aspects to evaluate. Unlike modern homes, older properties often come with electrical systems that may not…
Hurricane Readiness Essential
Hurricane preparedness on Long Island is an essential practice, given the region’s vulnerability to severe storms, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June through November. The island’s…
20-year-long dispute re-emerges at Roslyn Harbor zoning board meeting
BY Erica Schwartz Over two decades later, one village of Roslyn Harbor resident returned to village hall to object again to his neighbors’ variance request to enable them to build…
Pandemic-induced food frenzy
Last week, I invited my friend Lisa Garcia, owner of Minimalisanyc in Floral Park, over to help organize my daughter’s room before her college courses begin, a sort of space…
Boats by Purdy exhibit now on display at the Port Washington Public Library
The Port Washington Public Library’s Boats by Purdy exhibit is on display in the History Center Annex through Oct. 31. The exhibit features photographs, artifacts and ephemera from the library’s…
Steve Guttenberg’s Literary Love Letter To His Father
By Dave Gil de Rubio The American essayist George Saunders once said that what dads do is ease the burdens of those he loves. For actor Steve Guttenberg, that’s one…
Happenings for kids in Nassau County: Aug. 23- Aug. 28
Friday, August 23 Tiny Tots: Fireflies 10:00 a.m. Bring your little fireflies to Hempstead Lake State Park, where they will enjoy animal visitors, crafts, and walks on the theme of…
Happenings in Nassau County: Aug. 23- Aug. 30
Friday, Aug. 23 Tom’s Elton Tribute 7:00 p.m. Elton John fans can sing along with all of their favorite hits, including “Bennie and the Jets,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “Rocket Man.”…
Beautification project blooms intergenerational collaboration
Age-Friendly Glen Cove recently completed a town beautification project intended to promote intergenerational collaboration. The project involved painting a mural on the outer walls of the Pulaski Street parking garage…