The New York state political scene has been turned upside down by the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. No political wizard could have predicted that he would give up this job after so many years . . .
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8/12/21
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An image sticks in my mind. At the peak of the pandemic, my daughter sent a photo: My granddaughter, 11, was lying in bed in a dark room, “attending math class” online. It had an apocalyptic feel about it . . .
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8/12/21
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s initial reaction to a damning report filed Aug. 3 by state Attorney General Letitia James, detailing precisely how and when the governor sexually harassed 11 women, could only be described as bizarre.
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8/12/21
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For many years, the Southern State Parkway has been known as one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Nassau County . . .
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7/22/21
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The general public has little or no idea how government works. Citizens may go to a town, city council or village board meeting, but they’re usually there for a brief visit about some neighborhood issue . . .
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6/24/21
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Justin Guo, W.T. Clarke High School’s valedictorian, will bring more to the podium at graduation than just the best grade point average in his class. He will bring a high school career record of maturity, leadership among his peers and generosity in helping others share his devotion to the computer sciences.
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By George Wallace
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6/10/21
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The Biden administration has rightly proposed a massive $1.7 trillion infrastructure bill, dubbed the American Jobs Plan, to repair and restore . . .
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6/3/21
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It was recently reported that a group of Rockville Centre parents accused a high school social studies teacher of criticizing police during class, and wanted her to be reprimanded. The district superintendent . . .
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By Alan Singer
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5/6/21
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Last Sunday, the East Meadow Fire Department gave those who’ve wondered what it would be like to be a firefighter or an emergency medical technician an opportunity to find out. As participants in RecruitNY, an annual statewide initiative to encourage recruitment, five EMFD firehouses opened their doors to the pubic in East Meadow and Salisbury.
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By Laura Lane
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4/28/21
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Exam season has begun for students in the East Meadow School District, which prompted an update at the April 7 Board of Education meeting on when tests will be taken, and some details on the process.
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By Jennifer Corr
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4/26/21
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