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Kate Thompson with her mom, Mary Thompson, volunteering to help cancer patients at Ambiance Salon’s Monday at Racine program last month.

Any ordinary 10-year-old would spend every waking moment of their weeklong break from school recharging and relaxing. However, Kate Thompson found this vacation as an opportunity to help those in need. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/15/24

Joe Petraro was one of the eight student innovator winners at this year’s Digital4Good summit.

He’s not your average Joe

The power of the internet has made 10-year-old Joe Petraro a philanthropist, a published author, an entrepreneur, a volunteer and more. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/15/24

After a series of athletic, artistic and academic competitions, the junior class defeated the freshmen, sophomores and seniors in the annual Rock Rivalry. Shannon McMahon held the grand prize for the juniors’ win last Friday.

Juniors win the 88th Rock Rivalry

All four classes of East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School competed against each other at the 88th Rock Rivalry. One class came out victorious. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/15/24

The East Rockaway Public Library received extra funding from the state via bullet aid.

Bullet aid money funds local library endeavors

Last month, both the East Rockaway Public Library and the Lynbrook Public Library received bullet aid money from the state. more

By Ben Fiebert | 3/15/24

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce gave thousands of dollars to the Lynbrook Community Chest.

Lynbrook chamber gives thousands to community chest

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce gave $30,000 to the Lynbrook Community Chest from the annual Mayor Golf Outing. more

By Nicole Formisano | 3/15/24

Shining light where government remains dark

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance,” President James Madison once said. “And a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” more

3/15/24

Where do our young leaders fit in the age debate?

It’s a common refrain your well-meaning, often younger friend or coworker might tell you to dampen your fears of getting older: “Age is just a number.” more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

The challenge of a Supreme Court that isn’t supreme

As a lawyer, I have the greatest respect for the American court system. Our country is one of the few in the world whose courts are not used for political vendettas, as is the case in Russia. That system is manipulated by one man, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and there are countless cases in which he has punished his political enemies by using the judicial system. more

By Jerry Kremer | 3/15/24

St. Patrick’s is so much bigger than one day

St. Patrick’s Day is in reality no longer a one-day festive occasion celebrated on March 17, but an almost three-week-long celebration full of parades, luncheons, dinners and parties. more

By Peter King | 3/15/24

The governor’s decision is a threat to education equity

As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 3/15/24

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