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With an awful anniversary should come some perspective

The observance of the anniversary of Sept. 11 is meant to be a reminder of a tragedy of the past. But with all the terrorist activities going on around the world, the 9/11 remembrance is a continuing wake-up call for America in these frightening times. more

9/11/14

A scene from “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” with Woodmere’s David Barnett, center, as the bandleader, Gary Noren (left) and Robert Cass.

Now appearing on the summer stage

The summer theater season is heating up on our local stages once again. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/23/14

The president and the former V.P., in a flash

Their faces tell the story. Look at the newspaper photographs published last week of Dick Cheney and Barack Obama. more

6/26/14

It's Obamacare (and the economy), stupid!

In 1992, Democrats around the country cruised to victory with a simple campaign slogan: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Now, this November, Republicans are looking to recapture that spirit with the slogan, “It’s Obamacare, stupid.” more

5/8/14

Two plays about Mothers

Just in time for Mother’s Day - two plays about mothers. Both "Raisin in the Sun" and "Mothers and Sons" feature mothers and their relationships with their children. Both also feature celebrities. … more

4/22/14

Time to face the new reality of medical marijuana

Twenty states have passed laws allowing patients to access medical marijuana. Right now, New York state is exploring its options . . . more

2/21/14

It's time to legalize marijuana in New York

Like a tsunami, a great social and cultural wave is moving west to east in this country, favoring the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana. more

1/16/14

Christie may be arrogant, but the Port Authority is worse

The recent controversy over the George Washington Bridge traffic jam and the role that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie played will go on for a while, until someone tells the truth and points the finger at the right people. more

1/16/14

Congresswoman McCarthy won't run again

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy announced Wednesday that she will not seek re-election to a 10th term in 2014. McCarthy, a lifelong resident of Mineola, was first elected to represent the 4th Congressional … more

By Mary Malloy | 1/8/14

Onlookers in Washington, D.C., rushed to greet and photograph the veterans at the Washington Monument during an Honor Flight trip in June 2012.

Giving WWII vets a ‘final mission’

Jeffrey Rosenking never leaves home without a brochure. Wherever he is, if he spots an elderly man or woman in military garb, Rosenking will introduce himself and hand them a pamphlet for Honor Flight Long Island, an organization for which he has volunteered since 2010, which sends World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., free of charge. more

By David Weingrad | 11/13/13

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