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Champ met with several World War II veterans in November, who told him about their time in the service.

Meet Champ, the puppy with many purposes

Residents of Oyster Bay and East Norwich may have noticed a certain black Labrador retriever who has been making waves throughout the community in recent months. Champ, as he affectionately called, is a young veteran support dog in training, who has been partnered with the local company Contour Mortgage through America’s VetDogs Foundation during his training period. more

By Will Sheeline | 5/28/23

In April, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, far right, and Nick LaLota, second from left, have been outspoken about expelling George Santos from Congress, but voted last week to refer the matter to the House Ethics Committee. Rep. Andrew Garbarino, far left, serves on the committee and supports their votes.

Two Long Island House Republicans refer George Santos to Ethics Committee

U.S. Representatives Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota — George Santos’s Long Island colleagues — have been outspoken about the need to expel Santos from the House of … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/28/23

Dishing up an old-time menu for the holiday

The Memorial Day acai bowl just will not work. Neither do I want to see a tofu hot dog or an Impossible Burger vegging out at my table. more

5/25/23

Israel’s safety must be America’s priority

In many corners of the world today, instability and democratic backsliding reign supreme. We see this phenomenon playing out as Russia continues its malicious invasion of Ukraine . . . more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 5/25/23

Yes, we’re a nation of immigrants, but . . .

The ongoing influx of undocumented immigrants into New York City now threatens not just to overwhelm the city, but to spread into the suburbs . . . more

5/25/23

How not to make a mountain out of a molehill

Last week in Nassau County, there was a moment of collective breath-holding for those who support the rule of law, after a printing company made every active voter in the county a Democrat. more

5/25/23

Airmen and women execute daring maneuvers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Look to the skies: High-flying stunts at the Bethpage Air Show

It’s the moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting: Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Besides the observances, parades and barbecues, for so many of us, that annual trek to Jones Beach to watch the action overhead during the Bethpage Air Show is a beloved tradition not to be missed. This year’s extravaganza, on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, is helmed once again by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/24/23

Locust Valley schools pass spending plan

The Locust Valley Central School District budget passed on Tuesday, while Matthew Barnes, Holly Gaddy Esteves and Nicholas DellaFera were elected to the board of education, and Lauren Themis was re-elected. The vote came after a tumultuous year for the district, which lost both its superintendent and board president in just two months. more

By Will Sheeline | 5/21/23

School budget approved in Oyster Bay

Voters resoundingly approved the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District’s budget of just over $64.4 million on Tuesday, and gave a collective thumbs-up to all of the propositions on the ballot as well. This will help the district move forward with what Superintendent Francesco Ianni described as a mission to continue making Oyster Bay one of the best and most innovative school districts in the nation. more

By Laura Lane | 5/21/23

Melchion Wee-Ellis, left, is a visually impaired baseball player for the Long Island Bombers who finds comfort in the community of visually impaired athletes.

Beep ball’s Bombers vs. Mets draws a large crowd

From afar, the May 6 baseball game at John Maccarone Memorial City Stadium between the Long Island Bombers and the Sunset Mets looked like any other game played there. The bases were loaded, friends and family filled the stands, and athletes were patiently waiting for their turn to get their hands and bats on the ball. But the players in this baseball game were all visually impaired. more

By Roksana Amid | 5/21/23

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