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In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . . more

5/18/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Commack High School juniors Amanda Taveras, left, and Allie Schuval signed the song ‘Satisfied,’ from the musical ‘Hamilton,’ at East Meadow High School’s ‘American Sign Language Idol’ on March 23. They were runners-up in the contest.

ASL Idol: A night to remember for all

East Meadow High School hosted its first American Sign Language Idol on March 23, and it was big success. Not only did it bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing community, but it also was a … more

By Ama Nkrumah | 3/30/23

East Meadow High preparing to host sign language ‘Idol’

Most school districts provide students with an option to take language courses like Spanish, French, or Italian. For East Meadow and Clarke high school students, American Sign Language is an option. … more

By Ama Nkrumah | 3/16/23

Writers will tell the story of our times

In honor of National Reading Day on March 2, I reread Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” more

3/9/23

We must keep government transparent

March 12-18 is Sunshine Week. Associations, institutions and organizations connected to journalism will celebrate the initiative to promote open government, which was launched in 2005 . . . more

3/9/23

Teddy Roosevelt: a president who defied labels

Monday was Presidents Day, a holiday that, unless you work in a bank or the government or a school, you might have missed. more

2/23/23

Gambling addiction is no game

More than 50 million sports fans in the United States had more invested in last Sunday's Super Bowl than pride in their favorite team. They wagered as much as $16 billion on the game. more

2/16/23

Donating blood benefits others — and you

January is National Blood Donor Month, first established a half-century ago. And it’s a good thing that declaration stuck, because blood is often in short supply, as it is today . . . more

1/26/23

Honor the men and women of the armed forces

There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more

11/10/22

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