Students near Williston Park celebrate Arbor Day
May 16, 2013 by Mark
Fourth grade students from St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Williston, which neighbors Williston Park on Long Island, helped the city plant trees and celebrate Arbor Day at the beginning of May.
The four students, James Powers, Jorn Everson, Alisa Widder, and [Read more]
Williston Park middle-schoolers reach out to peers about smoking risks
April 16, 2013 by Mark
As part of ‘Kick Butts Day’ – a national tobacco educational day from last month – Williston Park students at St. Aidan’s School turned the school’s gymnasium into an interactive classroom to educate other students at about the serious health dangers smoking and secondhand smoke bring.
Despite nationwide efforts to curb smoking in [Read more]
Williston Park woman earns distinction award
March 14, 2013 by Mark
Each year, the town of North Hempstead on Long Island recognizes notable women with the May W. Newburger Women of Distinction list, and this year’s event is just a week away.
This year, Christine Napolitano, who [Read more]
Williston Park bids farewell to seafood restaurant
February 15, 2013 by Sarah
All good things must come to an end and, for Riverbay restaurant, the end came on Saturday, February 2.
The restaurant has a [Read more]
Williston Park business supports fundraising raffle
January 9, 2013 by Mark
Mr. Jay’s Appliances and Electronics in Williston Park recently provided the prizes and support for a raffle held by the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Since the 1980s, the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps has [Read more]
Veteran in town neighboring Williston Park recognized for service
December 21, 2012 by Mark
After nearly 70 years, Ray Vaz, a veteran of World War II and a Mineola resident, has finally received the awards and recognition he earned for his service and sacrifice for his country.
The 88-year-old veteran lives in a [Read more]
Williston Park Boy Scouts collect goods for storm victims
November 17, 2012 by James
Superstorm Sandy left many on Long Island, particularly in Long Beach, without access to power, food, and other supplies, even weeks after the storm.
To help remedy the situation, Williston Park‘s Cub Scout Pack 311 has held a collection for [Read more]
Williston Park Girl Scouts honored with awards
October 23, 2012 by Mark
The start of September meant the doling out of awards at the annual Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award Ceremony for WARM Association Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout troops from [Read more]
Fitness pedaling comes to Williston Park area
September 27, 2012 by Mark
Residents of Williston Park can now spin their wheels, in a good way, close to home. A new cycling gym opened on September 22 in Mineola and will locate in commercial space that has been [Read more]
Chances to learn and grow in Williston Park
August 29, 2012 by James
Williston Park professionals have their pick of informative events from which to choose, with ‘Greet and Speak’ being hosted on September 20 and a ‘GrowthClub’ set to be [Read more]
