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One hundred years ago, Memorial Day was the start of perhaps the worst anti-Black racist violence in the history of the United States, in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Okla. more

By Alan Singer | 6/3/21

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . . more

5/13/21

Maintaining a teacher’s freedom to teach

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 . . . more

By Alan Singer | 5/6/21

On Thursday, Rory Lancman, special counsel for ratepayer protection at the state Department of Public Service, hosted a virtual hearing at which South Shore residents aired their grievances about New York American Water, the private utility currently under the scrutiny of a state-led feasibility study.

South Shore residents support potential NYAW takeover

South Shore residents spoke forcefully at a public hearing on Feb. 26 that reviewed the state’s study to examine a potential public takeover of New York American Water’s private … more

By Mike Conn and Alyssa Seidman | 2/26/21

New York American Water’s corporate offices in Merrick.

State to hold virtual hearings on potential NYAW takeover

The state Department of Public Service will hold a series of virtual hearings later this month as part of a study that will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/16/21

Cuomo: State to study municipalization of NYAW

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/4/21

Recalling injustice during Black History Month

During February, Black History Month, we celebrate the great African-American political and civil rights leaders, scientists, artists, poets, movie stars and athletes. But we must also pause to recall America's dark past . . . more

2/4/21

Two local students, Ethan Grossman and Aliyah Wright, took part in their respective college’s global education program. Above, Muhlenberg College students studied climate change in Bangladesh.

Five Towns students studying abroad and making the dean’s list

Ethan Grossman, of Hewlett, and Aliyah Wright, from Inwood, took advantage of their respective school’s programs by taking their education across the world. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/30/20

Let’s get L.I. resiliency projects going — now

Nearly seven years after Superstorm Sandy struck on a late-October night, Long Island communities are still rebuilding. Homes are up in the air . . . more

9/20/19

Woodmere Club golfers will more than likely have to find a new place to play, because the 111-year-old facility is scheduled to close in just over two years.

Town of Hempstead to assess Woodmere Club studies

Town of Hempstead board members were expected to meet with town attorneys this week, and then have another meeting with Cameron Engineering on Thursday focusing on the firm’s study of the Woodmere Club property. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/18/19

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