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The New York City Police Department is embroiled in one of its most heated debates, about the surveillance of Muslim and Arab communities throughout New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area, including New Jersey. more

3/22/12

Emjoy some tasty Irish soda bread in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Everyone can be Irish on St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish style. You don’t have to be from the Old Country to join in the revelry on Saturday. more

By Karen Bloom | 3/14/12

Tyler Heuer of Oceanside had passing and rushing touchdowns in Long Island's 17-14 Empire Challenge game win over NYC.

L.I. nips NYC in Empire Challenge

Lynbrook's Mike Kozlakowski and Oceanside's Tyler Heuer spark Long Island's 17-14 victory over NYC in the Empire Challenge. more

Tony Bellissimo | 6/22/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Donald BaechlerThis large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, … more

4/28/11

The case against grade retention

Last week we introduced the debate over social promotion: whether it is better to automatically advance students to the next grade or make them repeat a grade until they demonstrate the required academic proficiency. more

By Steve Kussin | 2/10/11

Social promotion versus grade retention

One of the most heated debates in education revolves around the issue of social promotion versus grade retention. I’ll define the terms in a moment, but first let me present two scenarios that illustrate the strong arguments on both sides. more

By Steve Kussin | 2/4/11

Extreme changes to limit LIRR service

Weekend service on the Long Island Rail Road will be extremely limited in the coming weeks as the LIRR Modernization Project brings signal and switch-control work to Jamaica Station. The agency … more

Lee Landor | 10/13/10

Lawrence High School's John Kinder is pressured by Clinton's Kwaku Duah during the Empire Challenge Football game June 22 at Hofstra.

L.I. drops Empire Challenge Game

Jordan Rodriguez’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1:41 remaining gave New York City a 15-10 victory over Long Island in a rain-soaked Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge football game on June 22, played before a record crowd of 8,224 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. more

Tony Bellissimo | 7/7/10

Next time we may not be so lucky

On May 1, a Pakistani-born American citizen, Faisal Shahzad, attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square. His intent was simple — to kill innocent American citizens and create economic chaos. more

Al D'Amato | 5/13/10

Bounce dead wood from the rubber room

I was a teacher for years, so I know firsthand the challenges of the classroom, and I continue to be in awe of those who inspire the children they teach and honor the profession they have chosen. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/30/10

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