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Much of the Middle East now lies in tatters, ripped to shreds by terrorists. Why can this region find no peace? Why is it continually in conflict? The reasons are numerous. more
In the past 60 days, two of the world’s greatest western powers were subjected to cruel and appalling attacks at the hands of vile Islamic terrorists. more
On Nov. 19, County Executive Ed Mangano announced that he was establishing the Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund Committee. more
As Americans came together to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, we once again became the victims of a senseless attack, this time overseas. more
Hurricane Irene was the first hurricane to touch ground in the U.S. since 2008. For the first time in its history, the New York City transportation system was shut down. Mayor Bloomberg and our local … more
“When do we see average, law-abiding Muslims piecing together their lives in a chaotic world? When do we meet the vast majority of the Middle East’s dense population to understand them, to know them, to feel any sense of sympathy for them?” more
We all know the observation about Fred Astaire, one of the greatest dancers of all time. It was said that Ginger Rogers, his partner, did everything Astaire did, except she did it backward and in high heels. For working women today, the sentiment holds true, but they aren’t just dancing. more
After weeks of turmoil in his country, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak reluctantly resigned, thus ending his 30-year dictatorship. more
Julie Rapinat, a Baldwin High School alumna and an Adelphi University student whose family lives in Baldwin, was in Egypt just four days before demonstrators took to the streets of Cairo, beginning a period of upheaval that brought President Hosni Mubarak’s rule to an end and may well shape the future of the Middle East. In her essay on page 3, Rapinat shares her observations about Egypt and its people as well as photos of her trip from Cairo to Luxor, Alexandria and the small villages of the south. more
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