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You must have noticed that rudeness is on the rise

I have frequently spoken and written about courtesy being contagious, and not being that person who feels entitled to break the rules — or the law — for their own convenience. I’m sure we have all noticed a disturbing trend. People do what they want, when they want, regardless of how it affects others. more

By Ed Fare | 3/22/24

Vocational education has so much to offer

If you know me, or at the very least, have read my past columns, you know I am a proponent of public education, having taught for four decades. I frequently mention my belief that trends and problems in education swing back and forth over the years. more

By Ed Fare | 2/9/24

Congestion pricing isn’t really about congestion

A pervasive feeling of disappointment swept Long Island two weeks ago, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board formally voted to roll out congestion pricing in New York City. more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 12/21/23

Serious pollution in the airspace above is being ignored

Today, everyone is conscious of pollution and its detrimental effects on our environment and health. The most common forms are water, air and plastic pollution, but there is another type . . . more

By Brian Curran | 9/14/23

MTA can raise fares, but must control costs

Riders are returning to mass transit offerings like the Long Island Rail Road — they’re just not doing it as fast as transportation officials say is necessary . . . more

8/3/23

Russell Marshall takes the West Hempstead train into the city daily for work.

What do YOU think about MTA fare hikes? See what your neighbors think.

Starting on or around Aug. 20, Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a modest uptick — roughly 4.3 percent — in the price of their weekly and monthly tickets. The Metropolitan … more

By Nicole Formisano | 7/30/23

Nassau Inter-County Express Bus introduced a new program — NICE Assist — designed to ease commuting anxiety by offering one-on-one, in-person service by simply scheduling an appointment.

NICE aims to ease rider travel anxiety

Nassau Inter-County Express bus service unveiled what it’s described as a more individualized service for riders with questions, concerns or even anxieties regarding the public bus … more

8/12/22

How long will we suffer, and how well will we heal?

It’s now nearly a year since the Trump administration learned that a deadly virus was making its way into our country. During that period, the White House and many governors have engaged in a political wrestling match . . . more

1/7/21

Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, left, presented a citation to McDonald and proclaimed March 6 Patti Ann McDonald Day.

Outgoing Malverne mayor honored by current, former elected officials for years of service

In the midst of Malverne’s village election campaign, politics was put aside at the March 6 board meeting as attendees honored outgoing Mayor Patti Ann McDonald, who announced in January that she … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/14/19

Because of Kennedy Airport’s runway project, other runways might see an increase in arrivals and departures of 35 to 70 percent, which would mean more jet noise for Nassau County residents.

JFK’s runway project could lead to air-traffic increase in Malverne

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Board of Commissioners approved a $355 million project to revamp Runway 13L-31R at John F. Kennedy International Airport and add a high-speed … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/25/18

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