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Long Island Contractors Association representatives joined Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and other officials as part of a demonstration last year remembering those killed in accidents on the Southern State Parkway.

Could toll lanes fix parkway’s ‘Bloody Alley’?

Anyone driving on the Southern State Parkway knows it’s not an easy highway to travel. There are a lot of accidents, but there’s simply too many vehicles. But one fix offered by the … more

By Kyle Chin | 8/11/22

A slippery slope threatens the First Amendment

Flyers were left on the doorsteps of homes in Rockville Centre and Oceanside last week, filled with vile hate claiming . . . more

7/28/22

Must a girl in STEM be a ‘girl in STEM’?

Every weekday at 10:06 a.m., I walk into my high school engineering class and take a seat among my peers. I spend the period learning the same material as my classmates . . . more

By Ilana Greenberg | 5/19/22

The Legislature is focused on helping veterans

Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more

By Bill Gaylor | 4/14/22

We need to memorialize this pandemic

As the sun sails northward and we stand in the doorway known as spring, between a stark winter and a hopeful-looking summer, there is a passion to embrace life again . . . more

3/24/22

Sunshine Week is all about open government

Journalists celebrate James Madison’s birthday — March 16 — as part of “Sunshine Week,” a national initiative created by the American Society of News Editors to educate all of us about the importance of open government. more

3/10/22

In March, let us note the contributions of the Irish

In addition to the world’s oldest (continuous since 1762) and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade up 5th Avenue in Manhattan on March 17, dozens of Long Island communities are looking forward to their local parades . . . more

By John O'Connell | 3/3/22

Lynbrook village trustee appointed to Nassau County Water Authority board

Lynbrook resident Laura Ryder was among three people appointed to the South Nassau Water Authority district board by Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and other town officials. more

2/3/22

Lynbrook Post Commander Bill Marinaccio, center, accepted the American Legion Membership Citation from Nassau County American Legion Commander Pat Alesia, second from left. Also taking part were, from left, Nassau County First Division Vice Commander Sean Hood, American Legion 10th District Vice Commander Frank Colon and Nassau County Adjutant Joseph Scarola.

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 earns Membership Citation

Lynbrook’s American Legion Post 335 has again won the American Legion Membership Citation, which is presented to a post that has a membership that exceeds that of the previous year. more

1/27/22

Residents said they hoped the $608 million sale of New York American Water to Liberty Utilities would lead to cleaner water and lower rates.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to Liberty Utilities $608M purchase of New York American Water

With Liberty Utilities finalizing the $608 million purchase of New York American Water Jan. 3, many Lynbrook and East Rockaway residents have expressed hope for better service and lower rates. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/20/22

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