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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
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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
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
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
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The Inwood Fire District's bond passed 41to 3 on Feb. 8. Above, architect Frank Relf discussed the itemized costs of the proposed $2.8 million Inwood firehouse expansion at the Jan. 27 informational meeting.
Inwood Fire District's $4.8 million bond passes
The Inwood Fire District's  $.4.8 million bond for a  proposed 2,900-square-foot expansion of the existing firehouse and a new 100-foot bucket ladder truck to replace the current 75-foot ladder truck passed 41 to 3 on Feb. 8. Both bonds will be financed over 17 years. more
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The champions trek obstacle course that will include two 25-yard race strips.
Bigger, better Zion Park playground in Lawrence
A new year brings a fresh start to many things and though demolition of the older playground equipment at Zion Park in Lawrence occurred late last year and the new equipment which was delivered on Dec. 14, a refurbished park with updated play apparatus will be ready for 2022. more
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Inwood residents Sasha Young, left, and Bianca Bran were among those honored by American Legion Post 339. On the right is Commander Syd Mandelbaum.
Lawrence-Cedarhurst Post 339 honors donors, volunteers
A seasonal, family-like atmosphere enveloped the intimate gathering of roughly 50 people at the Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339 holiday brunch on Dec. 12, and not just because Frank’s Steaks in Rockville Centre was decorated for the holidays. more
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I didn’t have a disability. Our institutions do.
After watching a boring sci-fi movie, I stared at the blinking orange hand signal outside the Lynbrook movie theater, waiting to cross heavily trafficked, four-lane Peninsula Boulevard. more
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The progressive left’s New York power play
The race to the progressive left is under way in New York state, with word that New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is forming an “exploratory committee” and may launch a Democratic primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul. more
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The problem with, and promise of, Hispanic Heritage Month
Although I was raised in the United States as a Hispanic immigrant, born to immigrant parents, I have long been blasé about Hispanic Heritage Month. more
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