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At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display

Recently I was privileged to attend the annual Patriot Award Dinner hosted by the Seaford High School 9/11 Memorial Committee. This event, and other 9/11 programs and projects in Seaford, are administered by the Memorial Committee . . . more

7/20/23

Staying safe from shark close encounters

It won’t be long before the iconic film 'Jaws' turns 50 — a fact that’s just difficult to imagine. more

7/20/23

You have no idea what teachers deal with

His name was David, and he killed himself in my second year of teaching. more

By Mark Nolan | 7/20/23

Chimps face N.Y. court test of ‘personhood’

Chimpanzee stories invite cheap shots, jokes and memories of J. Fredd Muggs (a regular on “The Today Show”), but the true story of these primates in modern times is both shameful and tragic. more

7/20/23

Nassau University Medical Center: Much more than a hospital

Nassau University Medical Center is known for being the largest hospital on Long Island, but when you see our facility towering over the landscape, you should know, it is much more. Our medical … more

Matthew Bruderman | 7/20/23

Courtney Leonard’s large scale map of Long Island is made up of thousands of individual porcelain thumbprints resembling shells.

Environment as art

An original and compelling voice in contemporary art, Courtney M. Leonard’s artistic perspective takes root in her heritage as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/19/23

The memorial for Patrolman Frederick Conrad Secker features a blue light lamppost and a bronze plaque surrounded by flowers

This teen wanted to honor community heroes. Read to find out how.

Lynbrook’s memory of three officers who died in the line of duty has faded over the decades. Declan Regan, 17, took it upon himself to change that. For his Eagle Scout project, Regan … more

By Nicole Formisano | 7/18/23

The Lynbrook School District board members were sworn in and the Do No Harm policy was discussed at the July 5 reorganization meeting.

Lynbrook school officials debated an important policy. What was it?

The Do No Harm policy debate by Lynbrook School District board members overshadowed the swearing in ceremonies during the July 5 reorganization meeting. The Do No Harm policy states that if a … more

By Nicole Formisano | 7/18/23

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder spoke to young wrestlers at the camp last week.

How did these kids honor a Lynbrook man?

Kevin Glenz, a star lacrosse player at Lynbrook High School and the son of Larry Glenz, a longtime wrestling coach at the high school, died in 2010, at 27, of a heroin overdose. Last week, Long … more

By Sean Kennedy | 7/18/23

Ex-chief Dominic Pignataro, center, with Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, far left, Clavin, D’Esposito, and Ryder.

An amazing list of elected officials honored an East Rockaway firefighter. Why?

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilwoman Laura Ryder recognized Ex-chief Dominic Pignataro during the East Rockaway Fire Department Annual Inspection and Testimonial Dinner last month. … more

7/18/23

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