Long Island lost an American icon with the passing of Baldwin resident Bob Beckwith last week. The image of Beckwith standing with President George W. Bush amid the ruins of the World Trade Center days after the Sept. 11 attacks will forever personify America’s unyielding courage and quiet determination in the face of horrific tragedy and massive challenge.
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By Peter King
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2/16/24
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Freeport resident David Adamovich, 77, — considered the best knife thrower in the world —didn’t discover his innate talent until he was 50. He worked as a professor of exercise physiology and a …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/16/24
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The dedication and selflessness of emergency medicine physicians often can go unnoticed, but the New York American College of Emergency Physicians is shining a spotlight on those unsung heroes at …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/16/24
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“When the terrorists attacked, Bob suited up. And, like so many brave first responders, raced toward the danger to save and search for others.”
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2/16/24
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In between the presidential campaign, this week’s special election in the 3rd Congressional District and nightly news headlines, our nation’s border crisis has risen to the forefront of …
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By Joseph Saladino
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2/16/24
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With rising fears of contaminated drinking water for residents across Long Island, I am disappointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to cut $250 million from the Clean Water Infrastructure Act.
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By Michaelle Solages
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2/16/24
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An influx of refugees from Latin America, U.S. political wars, and the 2024 presidential campaign has fueled anti-immigrant campaigns in the United States. In statements echoing Adolf Hitler and Nazi …
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By Alan Singer
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2/16/24
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For Nassau County, 2024 is a year of new beginnings — a fact that is evidenced by the ascension of two new legislative caucus leaders and five new legislators. I was looking forward to a fresh start and greater bipartisan cooperation as we confront the county’s most important issues.
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By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
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2/16/24
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Long Islanders experienced snow ranging from five to eight inches today, prompting Freeport Public Schools to close and measures to be taken by the village to mitigate the effects of the inclement weather. …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/13/24
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After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/13/24
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