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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” The heinous murder of George Floyd by a police officer sworn to uphold the law . . . more

6/19/20

The New York Times, a historical treasure trove

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson were chatting, King on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., and Jackson in the parking lot below, when the shot rang out. more

2/14/20

You heard the president: The state of our union is strong

As a senator, I was privileged to attend many State of the Union addresses . . . more

2/14/20

A tuition freeze is worth considering

New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Levittown Democrat, recently proposed a bill to cap tuition at all SUNY and CUNY schools at $5,000 per year for in-state students. more

2/14/20

We must repeal the law shielding police misconduct

Police officers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to monitor our every move. While the police know more about us than ever before, we know very little about the police departments that are paid to protect us. more

By Susan Gottehrer | 1/24/20

Doing nothing about gun violence is not an option

We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them. more

By Laura Curran | 9/27/19

The renowned U.S. Navy Blue Angels were back in action at Jones Beach on Saturday. All flights for the Bethpage Air Show were canceled on Sunday, however, because of rain.

Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach grounded because of heavy rain

Jet fighters and a variety of vintage planes could be seen and heard streaking and roaring across the skies over Jones Beach State Park and as far north as Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh on … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/27/18

The State of the Union: improving

The president’s State of the Union address gave a good picture of the nation’s economy and the positive direction America is heading. And it offered hope that some of the more contentious issues we face might finally be addressed. more

2/8/18

Although the Baumann School bus strike isn’t over, limited service has been restored to affected school districts.

Baumann Bus service returns, but union says strike not over

Although the bus drivers and matrons of Transport Workers Union Local 252 on Thursday morning continued their strike against Baumann Bus Company that began on Nov. 6, the union announced that it would provide bus service to schools in the affected districts. more

By Daine Taylor | 11/16/17

Bus drivers of the Baumann Bus Company rallied outside of the Oceanside headquarters on Tuesday morning while threats of strike were still up in the air.

Potential bus strike may affect thousands

Three school districts — Baldwin, Freeport, Rockville Centre issued warnings to parents of potential bus strikes by workers of the Baumann Bus Company. Though the bus company will pick up students … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/2/17

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