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Senator Reid, character attacks are never the best defense

The possibility that the Democratic Party will lose control of the U.S. Senate in November has put Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in attack mode. more

4/17/14

Global history students in Ms. Nappi and Mr. D’Elia’s classes developed a Medieval Times Museum to showcase their representations of the Middle Ages.

Enlightening others about the Dark Ages

West Hempstead High School’s Global History students unveiled their first Medieval Times Museum last week, representing all aspects of the Middle Ages as part of a medieval manor … more

By Emily Webb | 4/15/14

Women and the role they played in L.I.'s history

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island. more

3/20/14

Lakeview Fire Chief Heather Senti, the first woman to be named fire chief in Nassau County, pushes herself in the line of duty to help protect the community and keep her neighbors safe.

March is National Women’s History Month

For more than a century, the United States has witnessed its credo of “all men created equal and independent” become altered at the hands of some daring women — leading suffragists … more

By Emily Webb | 2/25/14

Understanding L.I.'s African-American history

It is an ignominious history that Long Islanders don’t like to remember or even recognize. For nearly 200 years, from the early 1600s to the early 1800s, Long Islanders owned slaves. more

2/20/14

Saving the planet by shopping locally

It was a simple but profound thought that struck me as I recently read Anna Lappé’s “Diet for a Hot Planet” (Bloomsbury Press, 2010): Where and how we shop for our food –– and for everything else, for that matter –– is directly tied to the health of our planet. more

2/6/14

Watch fan favorite Grave Digger in action when Monster Jam gets underway on Friday.

Monster Jam packs a punch at Nassau Coliseum

Those engines are at full blast when Monster Jam returns for another round of super-charged action. more

1/29/14

July reading list in red, white and blue

What makes us American? What defines us and sets us apart? In honor of the Fourth of July, I assembled a list of novels to help us discover the essence of America, help us probe the heart and soul of our great country. more

6/27/13

'Half the Sky' aims to end sex trafficking

The book’s front cover looks friendly, uplifting even. The title –– “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” –– is set against an azure sky flecked by wispy white clouds. more

3/21/13

Why libraries still really do matter

President Obama was officially sworn in for his second term on Sunday, and the inauguration festivities got under way early on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. more

1/24/13

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