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‘You’ve got mail’ — except you don’t if it’s AOL

I look longingly out the window of my office and think about taking Zoe the dog for a meandering walk on this exquisite fall day. She is looking longingly at me, too . . . more

11/12/15

Apples by the bushel: A visit to area orchards and farms is a longstanding tradition for many families every fall.

Biting into fall

It’s apple picking time — a beloved tradition for many families every September. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/16/15

Area apple orchards are bustling with activity this time of year.

First bite of fall

Fall’s arrival brings with it those short-lived delights of the season: crisp, juicy apples, apple cider, pumpkins, harvest fairs. And for many families it also means it’s time do pick some apples, that annual ritual that brings the season into focus. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/24/14

Assemblyman Brian Curran, standing, discussed the Achieving Pupil Preparedness & Launching Excellence (APPLE) plan and other education issues at Kathy and Richard Perez’s home in Baldwin last week. About 20 residents and educators attended.

Getting to the Core of education

Shortly after the Common Core State Standards went into effect at the beginning of the 2012-13 school year, a ground swelling of criticism came from parents and teachers who were opposed to more testing for students and more pressure on educators, among other issues. more

By Brian Croce | 8/27/14

We need to make changes to the Common Core

Since its implementation last year, the Common Core curriculum has become one of the most divisive educational issues in New York state in recent memory. more

2/6/14

What is patent PP7197P? Hint: you eat it.

When I asked Jacob, 8, what he learned in Hebrew School this week, he told me that Eve actually ate a pomegranate in the Garden of “Egypt.” Hmm. more

10/17/13

Take your pick of this year's tasty crop at one of the area's popular u-pick apple orchards.

Adventures at Long Island's apple orchards

Autumn’s many pleasures are upon us — and nothing says fall more than a visit to the apple orchards. September invigorates our spirits with all that makes this short-lived time of year so … more

By Karen Bloom | 9/25/13

Apples are ripe for the picking at the many U-pick orchards throughout the area.

Flavors of fall in Long Island's apple orchards

Grab the kids and a basket and head out to the area's orchards to enjoy the season's bounty. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/19/12

The "Nassau Now" applications offers access at your fingertips.

'Nassau Now' app offers access at your fingertips

Nassau County residents can now access the government at the tip of their fingers.County Executive Ed Mangano recently introduced “Nassau Now,” a free phone application, or app, … more

David Weingrad | 1/25/12

Savor the season at Long Island's orchards.

Welcome fall with a day trip to L.I.'s apple orchards

As we bid farewell to summer and welcome fall, it’s time think about apples. The many pleasure of the season beckon with a trip to Long Island's apple orchards. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/21/11

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