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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

Five Towns natives and Lawrence High School graduates Gary Carlton, left, and Christopher McGrath were cross-endorsed for the state Supreme Court.

Lawrence is represented in the State Supreme Court

Two state supreme court candidates are Lawrence High School graduates. more

By Parker Schug | 9/15/23

Liberty Utilities is suing Lawrence village for nearly $800,000 in unpaid fire hydrant servicing fees.

Lawrence owes water utility nearly $800,000

Lawrence village appears to be in some hot water over allegedly not paying Liberty Utilities, formerly NY American Water, nearly $800,000 for servicing more than 200 fire hydrants across the Five Towns community since 2019, according to records. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/20/23

Hewlett-Wood School District Superintendent Ralph Marino Jr. addressed several important issues during a roundtable discussion at the Center for Adult Life Enrichment on Aug. 25.

Hewlett-Woodmere superintendent discusses district issues

We are back and better than ever could have been the title of the superintendent’s roundtable hosted by the Center for Adult Life Enrichment on the campus of Hewlett High School in Hewlett with Hewlett-Wood School District Superintendent Ralph Marino Jr. on Aug. 25. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/1/22

A moment of silence was observed during last week’s impromptu rally in front of the Nassau County Courthouse mourning states where abortion will be illegal now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.

Protests erupt after Roe v. Wade falls

It started with a moment of silence. Then screams. And then it was a furious rage. That was the scene outside the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola on Friday in the hours following the U.S. … more

By Karina Kovac | 6/30/22

A leaking Supreme Court puts us at risk

Let’s be clear. The calculated illegal leak of a draft decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is akin to leaking the launch codes for America’s nuclear arsenal. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 5/26/22

Your voice is more important now than ever

It’s likely the eve of the destruction of Roe v. Wade — an act likely to be met with cheers or outrage, depending on which side of the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court abortion case people land on. And what comes next could very well be up to your state legislator. more

5/26/22

The score will too often be 6-3 in the Supreme Court

We live in a world where sports matchups of almost any kind are totally unpredictable. Whether it’s football, baseball, basketball or hockey . . . more

3/10/22

Brandeis fourth-grader Abigail ElHadef received guidance on a classroom lesson from general studies teacher Maida Weisman.

The Brandeis School celebrates 90 years of family and growth

Founded during the Great Depression, the Brandeis School, in Lawrence, is flourishing despite the coronavirus pandemic, melding 90 years of Jewish education with contemporary needs and technology. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/25/20

Will Washington soon be unchecked and unbalanced?

Some who are opposed to Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination are blurring the line between confirming a justice to fill a vacancy and the so-called “packing” of the court. Using this nomination to justify court packing . . . more

10/22/20

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