Tag: history
Israelis, Palestinians rally support on Long Island
Two demonstrations, one in support of Israel and another in support of…
Floral Park Historical Society unveils eight historical markers
The Floral Park Historical Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with the unveiling…
Floral Park varsity lacrosse player makes history
Senior Mitchell Kozak made Floral Park Memorial high school history April 16…
Subdivision could bring down one of Kensington’s original homes
A large lot at 41 Beverly Road with a century-old house is…
North Hempstead awards $605K contract for Stepping Stones Lighthouse dock
North Hempstead town council members awarded a $605,770 contract to Atlantic Coast…
Great Neck Historical Society exploring North Shore’s role in aviation
Long Island’s North Shore has played a significant role in the development…
Great Neck Historical Society honors outgoing president Kasten
Dozens of people attended a goodbye party for outgoing Great Neck Historical…
Soomekh explores Persian Jewish past, present and future
When the Persian Jews fled to the United States 40 years ago…
Positive future seen for Saddle Rock Grist Mill
As Alice Kasten, the president of the Great Neck Historical Society, prepares…
Pope Francis recognizes D’Urso family for saving Jewish family in WWII
In 1944, 5-year-old Anthony D’Urso – today a state assemblyman living in…
Town renews $1.4 million Schumacher House commitment
North Hempstead reaffirmed the historic importance of the Schumacher House in its…
Alice Kasten, Great Neck Historical Society president, retiring next year
Alice Kasten was first drawn to the latest incarnation of the Great…