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50 years of a better world thanks to Title IX

Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 tackled all kinds of discrimination when it came to employment and public accommodation, it bothered Sen. Birch Bayh that the bill failed to address sex discrimination at schools. more

11/24/22

Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School students’ art was showcased at NYSSBA Art Exhibit.

Valley Stream 24 student artwork makes big debut

u During the recent New York State School Board Association’s annual convention, the conference’s digital art display exhibited student artwork from around the state including those … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/18/22

Our kids can’t do the math

When I was in high school in the Bronx in the 1960s, they didn’t let us use calculators on tests. They hadn’t invented them yet. more

By Alan Singer | 11/10/22

Steve Rhoads was among the Republicans who won on Nov. 8, defeating incumbent Senator John Brooks for New York's Fifth Senate District.

Mixed results for State Senate candidates

Long Island voters have cast their ballots for candidates in the races for the New York State Senate on Nov. 8. more

By Daniel Offner | 11/9/22

Cara Castronuova spent most of her life as a Democrat, but blames former governor Andrew Cuomo and a party that overreacted to a public health crisis on why she became a Republican.

Castronuova is relentless, ready for a fight

She’s a celebrity fitness personality. A journalist. A championship boxer no stranger to a fight. But what Cara Castronuova really wants, for the first time, is to claim victory for the very … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/3/22

Charles Lavine is ready to go back and do more work in Albany as the local Assemblyman — that is, if voters choose to bring him back. There’s still plenty to do, he says.

Lavine always finding something new to offer

He’s been an Assemblyman for 17 years with hopes of continuing on at least one more term. Charles Lavine is a 75-year-old Democrat with a background in law, spending time as a public defender … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/3/22

The Glen Cove City School District has a partnership with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, which includes visits by high school students to learn about the Holocaust.

Area schools are in compliance with Holocaust education law

There is a renewed emphasis on Holocaust education, thanks to a new state law signed in August by Gov. Kathy Hochul, requiring public school district superintendents to attest in a survey that their … more

By Laura Lane | 10/31/22

Iris Williams, far left, Denice Sheppard-Evans, Salina Archambault and Denise Chetram got the chance to walk the red carpet.

Oyster Bay takes the gold home at the Emmys

Oyster Bay residents were rubbing shoulders with the stars as the Arty and Evans-Sheppard families won gold at the 65th Annual New York Emmy Awards on Oct. 6 in two separate categories for … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/31/22

Freeport High School graduate D'Brickashaw Ferguson became a member of the New York Jets "Ring of Honor" on Sunday.

Freeport native Ferguson joins Jets 'Ring of Honor'

From Freeport High School to the University of Virginia and the National Football League, D’Brickashaw Ferguson can add 'New York Jets Ring of Honor' to his impressive resume. … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/30/22

L.I.’s leadership in clean energy begins with fortifying our power grid

Long Island has the potential to be the East Coast’s clean energy hub. more

By Gary LaBarbera | 10/27/22

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