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The pop vocalist returns to headline Nassau County's annual Salute To Veterans concert this weekend. more

8/3/16

The ‘Brexit’ vote was a clear response to immigration

Not long after Britain voted to leave the European Union on June 23, other European countries called for independence votes to decide their fate in the E.U. One of the main sticking points . . . more

6/30/16

Don’t think of our House sit-in as a failure. I don’t.

Just before noon on June 22, I finished a meeting in my office and turned on the TV to see the breaking news that would soon reach millions of people across the country: a group of my House Democratic colleagues, led by civil rights hero Rep. John Lewis, were staging a sit-in on the House floor . . . more

6/29/16

When it comes to guns, what are we waiting for?

It is hard to imagine that I would find myself writing about the nation’s worst terror attack since 9/11 and the worst mass shooting in American history. Make no mistake about it. The mass shooting in Orlando . . . more

6/23/16

Lift the restrictions on gay men donating blood

In the aftermath of the massacre in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., on June 12, Central Floridians rushed to local blood banks to help those in need. Unfortunately, many of them were turned away because of their sexual orientation. more

6/23/16

Communities around the world held vigils after the shootings, like the one here near the Stonewall Inn in the West Village, New York City.

After Orlando, sadness and stepped-up security in New York

As the shocking details of last Sunday’s mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Fla., emerged this week, local police and community organizations ramped … more

By Mary Malloy, Barbara Rubin-Perry, Julie Mansmann and Anthony Rifilato | 6/14/16

Tears flowed as a soulful rendition of "Amazing Grace" was sung during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Fla., held at Pride for Youth in Bellmore on Monday evening.

Pride for Youth holds tearful vigil for Orlando victims

The worst shooting massacre in U.S. history, perpetrated at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., over the weekend, has Long Island’s LGBT community reeling. The community, many within it say, has long been a target of violence. The gay nightclub was supposed to be their safe haven. Now they wonder whether there’s anywhere to gather without fear of violence. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/13/16

Tony Orlando shares his enduring energy and enthusiasm with fans on Saturday.

Still tying that yellow ribbon

Tony Orlando is back as the headliner for the annual "Salute to Veterans' concert. more

Stepping Out | 7/29/15

Mepham kickline headed to nationals

The Mepham High School kickline team is preparing for nationals after a successful winter season. more

2/26/15

Mepham cheerleading squad headed for national championships

The Mepham High School varsity cheerleading squad recently placed first in the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s Northeast Regional Championships, earning the team a spot in the Small Varsity Coed Division in the national championships in Orlando, Fla., in February. more

12/11/13

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