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As the debate around legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state swirls, and the punches and counterpunches of the pros versus cons become more frenetic, we need to take a step back . . .
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By Judi Vining
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3/22/19
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Long Island is one of the most segregated metropolitan areas in America, and segregation in our schools is getting worse, according to the Long Island-based ERASE Racism.
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By Sufyan Hameed
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3/15/19
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In late January, one of our volunteer teams was called to a house fire in Mastic Beach. Approaching the damaged home on a freezing-cold morning, Red Cross blankets in hand, they saw an all-too-familiar scene . . .
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By Neela Lockel
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3/8/19
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The Long Beach High School African-American Club hosted an Evening of Excellence on Feb. 15 to honor local individuals and celebrate Black History Month.
The first annual event recognized the …
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By Bridget Downes
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2/28/19
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While state leaders have been slow to provide specifics or act on the likely legalization of recreational marijuana, officials in the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County are addressing the matter promptly and properly. On Feb. 26 . . .
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2/14/19
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February is Black History Month, and African-American history is very much a story of migration. Between 1916 and 1970, 6 million black people left behind the shackles of the rural South and its …
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1/31/19
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Last year I learned of an extraordinary young boy from Long Island, Brandon VonBargen. Brandon, then a third-grader at Bayville School, was diagnosed in January with APML, a form of leukemia.
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By Neela Lockel
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1/25/19
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As the New York State Senate convenes for its spring session, let’s take a moment to reflect on how momentous — and historic — an occasion this is.
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1/17/19
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If you’re looking for a cozy spot to relax with brunch on a Sunday, Hemingway’s has plenty to offer. A section of this multi-level bar and grill is transformed into . . .
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By Terry Biener
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1/4/19
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At least the federal government’s Santa tracker remained after a partial government shutdown last week, forced by President Trump’s stubborn insistence that Congress allocate $5 billion in funding for his wall to separate the United States and Mexico.
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1/4/19
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