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Congestion pricing isn’t really about congestion

A pervasive feeling of disappointment swept Long Island two weeks ago, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board formally voted to roll out congestion pricing in New York City. more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 12/21/23

Three college heads who lacked street smarts

Many of us have seen the congressional sound bites. MAGA superstar Elise Stefanik, of New York’s 21st District, made mincemeat out of prestige college Presidents Claudine Gay of Harvard . . . more

By Alan J. Singer | 12/21/23

Kids learned about fire safety courtesy of the West Hempstead Fire Department for Fire Prevention Month.

West Hempstead Fire Department trains future firefighters

The West Hempstead Fire Department visited Chestnut Street School in the West Hempstead school district on Oct. 16 to teach pre-k and kindergarten students all about fire safety. more

10/27/23

Congestion pricing will fuel further flight from New York

In recent times, far too many New Yorkers have been forced to flee the place they’ve spent most of their lives, driven out by high taxes, an ever-increasing cost of living . . . more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 9/7/23

A glimpse into the heart

It was dated June 10, 1927, written from a home no longer standing at Exchange Street in Rochester, to a young woman in Ellicottville named Lola. more

By Michael Hinman | 8/10/23

A flyer with details about the upcoming street fair.

Need something to do with the kids? Here comes a street festival!

The third annual Nassau Boulevard Street Fair will be held Sunday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., an event that draws plenty of families and kids in search of outdoor spring fun. The event, … more

By Mark Nolan | 4/30/23

Need something fun for the kids? Here comes a street fair!

The third annual Nassau Boulevard Street Fair will be held Sunday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., an event that draws plenty of families and kids in search of outdoor spring fun. The event, … more

By Mark Nolan | 4/30/23

Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit on community helpers.

Kids can be helpful. Find out what these children did for West Hempstead.

Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit about helping in the community. Students learned about jobs and how helpers are important to … more

4/16/23

Doris Hicks, president of the Lakeview NAACP, led the efforts to remove Lindner’s name.

Malverne removes former KKK leader’s name from sign

Malverne High School students were credited with leading the charge to change the century-old name of a local street, which had been dedicated to a former Ku Klux Klansman. The street formerly … more

By Mark Nolan | 2/2/23

Maria Casini with a gift certificate for Orchid Nails and Spa. Gift certificates, she said, are big items for the holidays.

Shopping on Main Street

Holiday shopping season is upon us, and whether you’re a shopper who plans ahead or a last-minute scrambler, Main Streets have everything you need to complete your list. more

By Mark Nolan | 12/1/22