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They called them the most dangerous stretches of road on Long Island. No crosswalks. Speeding cars. Pedestrians literally running for their lives . . . more

9/7/23

New housing on L.I.? Not in my backyard.

A poll conducted by nextLI/Newsday discovered a not-so-puzzling contradiction. A majority of Long Island residents want more local housing options . . . more

By Alan Singer | 9/7/23

Congestion pricing will fuel further flight from New York

In recent times, far too many New Yorkers have been forced to flee the place they’ve spent most of their lives, driven out by high taxes, an ever-increasing cost of living . . . more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 9/7/23

News porn, food porn and shopping porn

Really, the world outside is conspiring to corrupt us. The mindless chatter is deafening, the distractions are pervasive . . . more

9/7/23

U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito has stayed busy since filling the seat previously occupied by U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice.

Congressman Anthony D'Esposito has settled in Washington, but loves coming home

It’s been a fast eight months for Congressman Anthony D’Esposito into his first term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The former New York Police Department detective and longtime volunteer firefighter who would work his way to being elected a Hempstead town councilman is well known for commitment to being anywhere and everywhere in his community. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 9/5/23

Shore up the Nassau County Bridge Authority

After Googling “how many bridges are there in Nassau County NY,” the first response is a Wikipedia page that lists 10. more

9/5/23

Long Beach native Tyquan Scott is one of the 56 players taking part in this year’s SlamBall reboot.

You'll never guess what this Long Beach native found his niche in

Growing up, Tyquan Scott didn’t really like basketball. He mostly played football, and did so until high school. When he graduated from middle school and went on to Long Beach High, he … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/3/23

Girl Scout Asha Gajraj worked with Waldinger library director Mamie Eng to set up six presentation sessions to engage patrons in a crafts project that shows the importance of water quality conservation on Long Island.

This Nassau County Girl Scout’s answer to L.I.’s water pollution: rain gardens

Nine-year-old Yusuf Dungas, alongside five other kids, eagerly sat down to a crafts project at the Waldinger Memorial Library’s Children’s Room. At their fingertips were pipe cleaners, … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

Acts of antisemitic vandalism are occurring more frequently in New York state. Staff members at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center say they’re not surprised.

Painted swastika found at preserve near Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County

Welwyn Preserve, known for its wooded hiking trails, is just steps away from the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, on Crescent Road in Glen Cove. The area is often marked with … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/3/23

Unal Karakas has succeeded Don Sturz as Valley Stream District 24’s superintendent for the upcoming school year.

This Queens-bred innovator is the new superintendent of Valley Stream District 24

Unal Karakas was named superintendent of Valley Stream District 24 on July 1, succeeding Don Sturz, who announced his retirement after a four-year run. A tall, reed-thin man often pictured in a … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

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