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‘The Things They Carried,’ and the lessons they taught

I’m known as a surly crank. I’m blunt but honest, satirical yet sympathetic. I can be both acerbic and considerate. more

By Mark Nolan | 4/20/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

The Long Beach High School Hip Hop dancers performed before the Brooklyn Nets game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 5, taking center court.

Students are busy in the arts and sciences

Long Beach students have been busy over the past month putting on shows, winning awards, and completing athletic achievements in elementary, middle and high schools. The Long Beach High School … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/16/23

Long Beach schools, and specifically the high school, have a chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 30 percent.

City schools report chronic absenteeism

Chronic absenteeism in the Long Beach school district has reached a rate of nearly 30 percent this year, an eye-popping number that is among the highest in New York state. The sobering statistic … more

By James Bernstein and Brendan Carpenter | 3/16/23

The shell game we like to call graduation rates

State taxpayers remain mostly blinded by educational obfuscations like the high school graduation rate. more

By Mark Nolan | 3/9/23

Gerrin Hagen was captain of the Long Beach High School hockey team.

Long Beach High teen killed after car, skateboard collision

A collision between a car and skateboarder in Hicksville has claimed the life of a Long Beach High School hockey player. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/13/23

50 years of a better world thanks to Title IX

Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 tackled all kinds of discrimination when it came to employment and public accommodation, it bothered Sen. Birch Bayh that the bill failed to address sex discrimination at schools. more

11/24/22

From left to right: Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Edward Bonahue; LIPA CEO Thomas Falcone; Nassau Community College Interim President Dr. Maria Conzatti.

LIPA looks to power future with scholarships

Looking for a career? Long Island Power Authority might have it for you — and the utility is putting money behind it through a new scholarship program with Nassau and Suffolk County community colleges. more

By Ben Fiebert | 11/23/22

Thank a crossing guard near you

They work outside in rain, sleet and snow, keeping our most precious commodity — our children — safe. more

10/20/22

Scientists grapple with the meaning of life. Why should judges?

When faced with controversial topics or questions, our first instinct is almost always to go in search of others’ opinions. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 8/18/22

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