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Liberty Water rate hike on the table at state's hearings

Two virtual hearings took place last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, regarding Liberty Utilities’ proposal to increase water rates in the Long Island communities it serves by a cumulative 34.2 percent. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/23

The Be A Good Cookie Campaign, in memory of Richie Capizzi, a longtime pastry chef, kicked off at R.S. Beanery on Sept. 9. Jen, James and Chris Casano at the event.

‘Be A Good Cookie,’ like Richie Capizzi

Richie Capizzi was a special person. A revered pastry chef, he was known by his family and friends not only for his talent in the kitchen, but also for his kindness. For a decade, Capizzi was involved with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national nonprofit that funds research into pediatric cancers. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/23

At the first day of Chabad Hebrew School, students took part in a Rosh Hashana street fair, which taught them things about the Jewish new year. Kaleb Lerner, 13, and Rabbi Shimon Kramer blew shofars — a hollowed-out ram’s horn.

Learning about the high holidays at Chabad Hebrew School

The Chabad Hebrew School of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh made learning about the high holidays fun this year, with a Rosh Hashana Street Fair. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/23

The Bellmore-Merrick school community came out for the Central High School District’s first board of education meeting of the school year.

Bellmore-Merrick district officials, Board of ed. reflect on start of a new school year

Each of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s principal had an opportunity to share their first day of school reports at the Sept. 5 board of education meeting. more

By Rachele Terranova | 9/22/23

In October, the Merrick Chamber of Commerce will host its fall fair, from Oct. 20 to the 22. Christine Mooney and Marian Parker, at last year’s fair.

Fall festivals to look forward to in Merrick, Bellmore

Fair season is just around the corner for Bellmore-Merrick. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/23

I’ll be choosing my words even more carefully

I’ll be seeing you, just not every week. In June, when I wrote “Column writing through hell and high water,” I told readers I was taking a leave from writing for a few months . . . more

9/21/23

Searching the sky 2,000 miles from home

On clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 9/21/23

In Washington, the inmates are running the asylum

Every few months there is a respected opinion poll that asks how much credibility Congress has. Poll after poll finds that the public’s faith in Congress is at an all-time low, and sinking lower by the week. more

9/21/23

A call for responsible boating

Although it’s late in the season, boating safety should remain at the forefront for everyone on the water. more

9/21/23

Benny Andrews’ Chasty, 1961, is a mixed media, oil and collage on canvas, represents a playful portrait. A gift to the museum by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker.

Through the decades: Hofstra Museum turns 60

Hofstra University Museum of Art’s many treasures are grand in scope and scale. It’s been a proud transformation for the museum, which began with a single gallery space, constructed in 1963. Decades later, it’s among the region’s leading arts institutions. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/20/23

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