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Sean Flynn, 16, of Bellmore, and Michael Halpern, 17, of Hewlett, were among the young people celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision declaring gay marriage legal across the country.

Pride for Youth celebrates Supreme Court's gay marriage decision

Sixteen-year-old Sean Flynn, of Bellmore, called all 263 contacts on his cell phone on the afternoon of June 26, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Constitution guarantees the right to gay marriage. He made the calls in rapid-fire succession. “Marriage equality is legal!” Flynn yelled into the phone. “Woohoo!” Then he moved to the next number, again and again, for two and a half hours. He was ecstatic, he said. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/15/15

Christie? Trump? Cruz? I hit mute, or change the channel.

I believe that the television remote control is one of mankind’s greatest inventions since the electric light bulb. It is the only instrument I know of . . . more

7/8/15

Rev. J. Christopher Ballard, the rector at Trinity-St. John’s Church in Hewlett, said that the faith leaders can decide themselves whether to marry a same-sex couple. Ballard, right, is with senior church warden Diane Carman at his February reception.

Same-sex ruling creates more questions

A 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last week made same-sex marriage legal throughout the nation. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/1/15

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Q: What effect does the United States Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Windsor have on the New York estates of individuals who were married to same-sex spouses? A: In Technical Memorandum … more

By Jayson J.R. Choi | 9/11/13

Controlling what you can control

Sometimes the more you try to make something happen, the less success you have. This is often true when you’re trying to get someone you love to change. more

By Linda Sapadin Ph.D. | 8/7/13

Ho-hum ‘good’ marriages

What happens to a relationship after the honeymoon is over? After the kids arrive? After you know each other so well that you can’t think of anything to say to each other — expect maybe what’s for dinner, what’s happening with the kids or what are we doing this weekend? more

By Linda Sapadin Ph.D. | 7/17/13

DOMA’s repeal draws cheers on Long Island

Last week, the Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, and Long Island residents seemed particularly pleased by the decision. more

By Amanda McKelvey | 7/8/13

A monumental week for the Supreme Court

Whether you agree with it or not, the highest court in the land has spoken on two monumental issues that will impact our society for a lifetime. more

7/3/13

Les bon temps roulez (the good times roll) in New Orleans

My niece Amy was always the quiet one at the table. Through years of rude, noisy family dinners, she listened more than she talked. more

2/7/13

Artistic tradition defines school’s quality

The performing arts have been integral to the Lawrence Woodmere Academy (LWA) curriculum for as long as I can remember. more

By Justin Greene | 5/24/12

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