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Politics is partisan — voting isn’t

Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote. more

9/14/23

NYS Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

How can you honor a veteran?

Looking for a way to honor a veteran? Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the … more

By Mark Nolan | 7/23/23

West Hempstead resident Arlin Aguilera was arraigned on June 23 and alleged to have killed Liel Namdar, in a two-vehicle crash in Woodmere last December.

West Hempstead man arraigned in Woodmere fatal

Arlin Aguilera, of West Hempstead, was arraigned June 23 on several charges including aggravated vehicular homicide from the two-vehicle crash on Dec. 11 of last year in Woodmere. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/25/22

The heartache of gun violence continues

A 49-year-old father of seven and grandfather of one, Ray Wishropp, was killed April 20 by a lone gunman in the manager’s office of the West Hempstead Stop & Shop over what Nassau County police say was an employee dispute. more

4/28/21

Dance instructor Alexandria Thomas helped Camilla Squeira as the students practiced their pirouette positioning. To Squeira’s left was Sofia Louis and to her right was Arielle Romero. In the front were Nathalie Louis, Makiyha Johnson and Vivian Thomas.

Dance takes form at the Five Towns Community Center

A half dozen young girls stood on mats in a downstairs room of the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence and awaited instruction from Alexandria Thomas, who at 24, is not that far removed from standing with her students. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/10/21