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I unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery . . . more

By Joshua Lafazan | 10/19/23

Acid attack victim Nafiah Ikram, 23, of Elmont. She thanked those who have supported her through her recovery and asked for prayers as she continues to heal from this traumatic event.

Police increase reward for Elmont acid assailant to $50,000

Nafiah Ikram — the 23 year-old Elmont victim of an acid attack — has one message for her unidentified assaulter: "they are going to get their karma one day." Ikram was assaulted on March 17, … more

By Ana Borruto | 2/8/23

Even Peter Benchley knew that ‘Jaws’ got it wrong

With all the media hype about sharks these days, our thoughts went to the late Peter Benchley, who wrote many books during his life, but who will be best remembered for . . . more

By James Bernstein | 7/21/22

Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer

There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more

7/14/22

Dunia Sibomana became Long Beach High School's 17th New York State wrestling champion on Saturday evening in Albany.

Long Beach's Sibomana wins state wrestling title

Only 14 years old, Dunia Sibomana has already experienced a life’s worth of tragedy and triumph. On Saturday evening at Albany’s MVP Arena, the eighth-grader from Long Beach etched … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/26/22

Long Beach eighth-grader Dunia Sibomana captured the Nassau County Division ! wrestling championship in the 102-pound weight class on Sunday afternoon.

From family tragedy to wrestling triumph

Eight years ago, Dunia Sibomana was clinging to life after several wild chimpanzees attacked him and two family members as they played near Virunga National Park in the Congo, in Central … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/15/22

When it comes to Trump, newspapers go BIG

I have seen my share of heart-stopping headlines. In The New York Times, I read “MEN WALK ON MOON,” “NIXON RESIGNS,” “U.S. ATTACKED” . . . more

1/14/21

A Hewlett Harbor man is charged with attempted murder after he came into Joey’s Pizza armed with a machete and tried to injure an employee and the store’s owner, according to police. He is due back in court on Jan. 4.

Man charged in Lynbrook machete attack

A Hewlett Harbor man is due back in First District Court in Mineola on Jan. 4 to face attempted murder charges after he attacked an employee and the owner of Joey’s Pizza in Lynbrook with a machete, according to Village of Lynbrook police. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/3/19

Members of Rockville Centre Girl Scout Troop 870, above, paid tribute to those lost on Sept. 11, 2001 at a ceremony last Sunday on the Village Green.

Rockville Centre remembers neighbors who perished on 9/11 at annual ceremony

More than 100 people paid tribute to the village residents and loved ones of locals that perished on Sept. 11, 2001 at Rockville Centre’s annual 9/11 ceremony on the Village Green last Sunday. more

By Ben Strack | 9/20/18

The vandal pulled down the flag on Aug. 29.

Freeport Police probe possible bias attack

The grainy black-and-white video showed a man, likely in his mid- to late 30s, walk up to the front porch, snatch the rainbow flag from its holder and throw it like javelin into the bushes. more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/13/18

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