Bullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying.
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By Patrick Pizzo
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2/2/24
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I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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2/2/24
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As a member of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, I know the importance of moving Long Island forward with smart economic development. So, as Las Vegas Sands presents Nassau County with a proposed multi-billion-dollar casino project, it is both an opportunity and a challenge.
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By Taylor Darling
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2/2/24
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It was just one storm — but it was a nasty one.
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2/2/24
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No matter how the season ends for the Freeport boys’ basketball team, the program appears to be heading in the right direction.
The team has split eight games following a 2-6 start to bring …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/1/24
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The minimum hourly wage on Long Island has climbed from $15 to $16 starting this year thanks to a mandate, brokered by lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Kathy Hochul in last year’s budget deal.
The …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/1/24
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No matter how the season ends for the Freeport boys’ basketball team, the program appears to be heading in the right direction.
The team has split eight games following a 2-6 start …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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1/31/24
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Juan De Leon Collado, of Freeport, was sentenced to up to 21 years in prison for a fatal wrong-way drunk driving collision in Massapequa Park on Nov. 6 2022.
Collado, 30, pleaded guilty in …
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1/29/24
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Kishore Kuncham, renowned for his child-centered approach to education and transformative leadership as the superintendent of the Freeport school district said he wll retire effective Aug. 20.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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1/29/24
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February.
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/26/24
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