Let’s say it like it was: 2020 was miserable. It was a horrid year for us all. Everyone — everyone — was affected to one degree or another by . . .
more
1/7/21
|
Cedarhurst-based Rock and Wrap It Up! partnered with the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, Independent Coach, individual donors , the Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns, Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339, local scout troops, the New York Giants and Yankees, Publishers Clearing House, State Farm of Valley Stream, Suburbia Prime Meats and Under 5’ 10 of Cedarhurst to bring more than 4,000 gifts, including 200 books to more than 800 people on Christmas Eve.
more
By Jeff Bessen
|
1/5/21
|
In the eyes of family and friends of Inwood resident and military veteran Harold Capone Jr., he was a man of many interests who would also do anything to help those he cared about.
The …
more
By Matthew Ferremi
|
12/23/20
|
New York state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with severe cutbacks and tax hikes likely on the way. Although there should be some relief coming at the federal level . . .
more
By Nick Buglione
|
12/17/20
|
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) is hosting a holiday toy drive to benefit local children in need.
Donations of unwrapped gifts will be accepted at Kaminsky's district …
more
By Matthew Ferremi
|
12/1/20
|
My go-to source of comfort at this time of year is apples, particularly apples born and bred in New York state. One of the sweetest compensations for the end of summer and the turn toward winter . . .
more
11/5/20
|
With the holdiay season approaching, the office Ninth District State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) will be begin accepting donations for a Thanksgiving turkey/food drive.
Suggested items …
more
By Matthew Ferremi
|
11/5/20
|
As of midnight on election night, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for Congress and the State Legislature tricky, if not …
more
By Scott Brinton and Matthew Ferremi
|
11/4/20
|
In an election that took place during a pandemic and saw a record-breaking amount of voters cast mail-in ballots nationwide, incumbent Republican Melissa “Missy” Miller defeated Democrat …
more
By Matthew Ferremi
|
11/4/20
|
New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine is committed to serving his constituents. As chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Election Law, he is working to add early-voting sites to the …
more
10/27/20
|