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Buckle up, L.I., the GOP tax plan is headed our way
As I wrote this column Saturday — the first anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration — the federal government was shut down. By Monday, it appeared poised to get back to work, as a compromise deal to end the legislative stalemate was in the works . . . more
Find peace through understanding this holiday season
In Arabic-speaking and predominantly Muslim parts of the world, Christmas is known as Eid al Milad, or the Festival of the Birthday, referring to the birth of Christ. Although not an essential part of Muslim tradition . . . more
Cynthia G. Scott, executive director of The Safe Center LI, left, and Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank, cut the ribbon to officially open the Healthy Harvest Pantry in Bethpage, surrounded by board members of both organizations.
Helping domestic abuse victims through nutrition
Island Harvest Food Bank, in conjunction with Stop & Shop, cut the ribbon on Monday at the Healthy Harvest Pantry in Bethpage, a new facility that will offer healthy food choices to victims of domestic abuse. more
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The Long Island Association, in conjunction with Stony Brook University's Advanced Energy Research Center, the Gershow Recycling Corporation and Deepwater Wind, hosted a tour last Wednesday of the wind farm recently constructed three miles off the Block Island coastline. At center, in yellow, was LIA Board of Directors member Katherine Heaviside.
The future is blowing in the wind
New York officials say they hope to generate half of the state’s power from renewable sources by 2030. To meet this goal, officials are looking to the recently constructed Block Island offshore wind farm as a model for how renewable energy can power whole communities. more
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Celebrating Hispanic contributions to America
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. But in order to appreciate these immigrants’ colorful, flavorful contributions to virtually every realm of American life, we must understand their centuries-long history . . . more
Marcia Ball is ready to boogie with the Subdudes in a lively evening of sharp musicianship.
Boogie on, Mardi Gras style
Marcia Ball is joined by the Subdudes for lively Mardi Gras concert. more
Our future is literally blowin’ in the wind
Long Island was supposed to have 40 or more wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean by now, generating electricity 3½ to 4½ miles south of Jones Beach, which would have . . . more
Plenty of pink
The beloved book takes on new life as a musical. more
New York really, really needs early voting
Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . . more
Long Island’s shrinking middle class
President Obama and Hillary Clinton continue to throw out economic numbers and statistics, claiming that the American economy is stronger than ever, since there are more jobs in varied industries and much less unemployment. However . . . more
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