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California declared May 22, 2023 Harvey Milk Day in honor of the slain LGBTQ+ community rights advocate. Above, Milk’s face on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

See what California did to honor Woodmere native Harvey Milk

Woodmere native Harvey Milk, who went on to become one of the first openly gay people elected to public official in the United States in 1977, was once again remembered as California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared May 22 of this year Harvey Milk Day in the Golden State. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/25/23

Norwegian Air’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features the face of Woodmere native and civil rights activist Harvey Milk.

Woodmere native Harvey Milk has face on Norwegian Air plane

Harvey Milk, a human rights leader who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. and was born in Woodmere, has had his face painted on the tailfin of Norwegian Air’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/28/19

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation awarded Syracuse University senior and Hewlett High class of 2014 alum Elissa Candiotti first place in radio broadcast news and features. Her work was entered into this summer’s national championship.

Hewlett High School alum in finals of national radio contest

Elissa Candiotti, a 2014 graduate of Hewlett High School and senior at Syracuse University, captured first place and a $3,000 award in the William Randolph Hearst Foundation 2017-2018 Journalism Awards Program’s radio broadcast news and features regional competition. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/23/18

In America, patriotism, politics and sports are forever intertwined

As Vice President Mike Pence’s post-national anthem exit from last Sunday’s NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts made abundantly clear . . . more

10/13/17

Wrapped up in the flag

When I see professional athletes silently protesting during the national anthem, a few things come to mind for me. First is that these privileged and highly paid people . . . more

10/5/17

Jack Snodgrass had a strong first half for the Ducks with five wins and 80 strikeouts.

Long Island Ducks win 40, earn first-half title

It was a memorable first half of the Atlantic League baseball season for the Long Island Ducks, who after a sluggish 1-6 start clinched the Liberty Division title for a guaranteed playoff spot and set a single-game attendance record on consecutive nights. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/13/16

Atlantic Beach Mayor George Pappas said that the public hearing for adopting the new code at the village’s upcoming board meeting is about a quality of life issue.

Considering a ban on short-term rentals

At the Village of Atlantic Beach’s next board meeting on Dec. 14, a public hearing to consider passing a resolution to ban transient occupancy will be discussed. more

By Vanessa Parker | 12/9/15

Ray Rice's behavior offers a teachable moment

If the National Football League’s indefinite suspension of Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice for his knock-out punch of his then fiancée, Janay Palmer, has any positive side, it’s the enhanced public awareness of domestic violence. more

9/18/14

Cedarhurst residents Chaim and Tovah Brill seeks to raise $5,000 for the Five Towns Friendship Circle chapter by taking part in a half marathon in San Francisco.

Running through the streets of San Francisco

When Cedarhurst residents Chaim and Tovah Brill endure the heat and hills of the annual San Francisco Marathon on July 27, the couple will run in hopes of raising much more than their heart rates. more

By Allison Leshowitz | 7/2/14

It's in the bag: a spring cleaning initiative

Historically, bold and brave people have moved west in this country, but often, innovative ideas have moved east. more

3/13/14

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