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Black History Month is a chance for us to celebrate the many contributions African-Americans have made to the country. They’ve done this despite discrimination and oppression — something even Long Island, in the past, was not immune to. more
We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980. more
My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
Neighbors took a stop on Marion Street to have a taste of the diverse cultures and traditions from around the world. Marion Street Elementary School’s PTA Diversity Committee spearheaded … more
Annie Petraro was tired of seeing mental health needs not being met with the same urgency as physical health so she got together with Michael Krugolets and opened their own nonprofit mental health … more
Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach spoke on the ongoing projects in the village at the yearly luncheon earlier this month. The event, which took place on Feb. 7, was hosted by the Lynbrook Chamber of … more
Children from the Elks Lodge sponsored Hoop Shoot traveled from the Lodge level to the District level, to now the regional level. The regional game was held in Islip this year. Austen Chen, from … more
Preschoolers from InterCommunity Nursery School brought back their Winter Wonderland event last month. This yearly event is a showcase for the kids who attend the Lynbrook preschool to perform … more
I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them. more
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