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Getting what you pay for in the classroom

When we think of the most influential people in our lives growing up, we’re likely to point out our parents, some members of our extended family, maybe even a religious leader or two. But no list is complete without teachers. more

2/9/23

Donating blood benefits others — and you

January is National Blood Donor Month, first established a half-century ago. And it’s a good thing that declaration stuck, because blood is often in short supply, as it is today . . . more

1/26/23

A hair salon on Main Street was once a post office, telephone switchboard, library and Western Union office during the 19th century, Baylee Browning-Atkinson said during a holiday tour given by the Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor.

A holiday walk down memory lane

The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor had something special in store for visitors this holiday season. For the first time, it hosted the Holiday Walking Tour, an hour-long … more

By Laura Lane | 12/16/22

Taking a holiday walk down memory lane

The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor had something special in store for visitors this holiday season. For the first time, it hosted the Holiday Walking Tour; an hour-long … more

By Laura Lane | 12/15/22

Nassau University Medical Center has been doing surgeries with the da Vinci Xi robot since 2020.

NUMC excels at robotic surgeries, with help from the da Vinci robot

Imagine a doctor telling you that you need your gallbladder removed. Then imagine the doctor telling you that the procedure would be done using a robot. At first, you would have a lot of questions, … more

By Mallory Wilson | 12/15/22

Fulton Commons Care Center, a nursing home in East Meadow, is being sued by State Attorney General Letitia James for claims of fraud and abuse.

East Meadow nursing home sued for fraud, abuse

Fulton Commons Care Center is heading to court. State attorney general Letitia James is accusing the Merrick Avenue facility of fraud and abuse, which she says led to insufficient staffing, resulting in “significant” neglects, mistreatment and abuse. more

By Mallory Wilson | 12/13/22

Daisy Troop 715 was able to snap a photo with Santa on his sled after greeting him with a Christmas song.

Valley Stream Winter wonderland dazzles once again

It was a grand glistening display of holiday cheer on Dec. 2. Christmas lights strewn around trees and giant inflatables lit the walking path of Arthur J. Hendrickson Park as residents were guided … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/9/22

Miss Long Island Teen 2023 Natalia Suaza, from Valley Stream, joined by Miss Long Island Pageants executive director Leanne Baum, and Miss Long Island 2023 Lianne Webb, from Baldwin.

Lianne Webb, Natalia Suaza take home crowns

Lianne Webb and Natalia Suaza stood out from among dozens of contestants from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, crowned winners of Miss Long Island and Miss Teen Long Island. more

By Daniel Offner | 12/1/22

‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms

Hearings are getting under way on a proposal to socialize energy on Long Island. It would make the Long Island Power Authority the region’s sole entity responsible for keeping our lights on. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 12/1/22

Barbara Costello, right, runs Guardian Angel with the help of volunteers like Susan Sagliocca, center, and Jennifer Marshall. During the holidays, their Giving Tree helps grant children’s wishes.

Giving children holiday joy for a decade

As the holiday season kicks off, millions of American families are beginning to plan which presents to get for their loved ones. The nonprofit Guardian Angel Family Crisis Center, in Sea Cliff, is … more

By Will Sheeline | 12/1/22