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Village Zoning board chair William Florio, an author of the village’s zoning code and a cofounder of the Italian American Civic Association, with his wife, Cathy.

This champion for Valley Stream Italians and pillar of village life dies at 72

Will Florio’s pride for his Italian heritage served as a vanguard for Italian Americans who brought their generational culture and talents to Valley Stream and etched them deeply into the … more

By Juan Lasso | 6/18/23

Deadline draws near for New York to achieve its climate goals. Here's why Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and climate activists say Albany needs to fast-track its efforts.

Assemblywoman Mich-aelle Solages rallied with members of the Long Island Progressive Coalition in Mill Brook Park to show their support for the “Climate, Jobs, and Justice” legislative … more

By Caroline Kelly | 6/18/23

Don’t let our map of history disappear

“History is not the past, but a map of the past,” historian Henry Glassie once said, “drawn from a particular point of view, to be useful to the modern traveler.” more

6/15/23

Column writing through hell and high water

I wrote my heart out after 9/11, scribbled my way through blackouts, epic blizzards, hurricanes and, for three years, the pandemic. more

6/15/23

Quality of life takes center stage in Hempstead Town

Serving as a police officer for 22 years, I saw firsthand the effectiveness of the “broken windows” model of policing. more

By Christopher Carini | 6/15/23

Come to Joy Fest: A Juneteenth Celebration

I often imagine the thoughts and experiences of enslaved Black people in America. It is a dark place, but it is a place that keeps me in gratitude and motion every day. more

By Taylor Darling | 6/15/23

Ten Davids and one Goliath

To date, there are at least 10 Republican Davids who have announced that they are running for president . . . more

6/15/23

We’re all too grouchy. Let’s calm down.

Have you noticed how irritable everyone is these days? There seem to be more irate drivers pounding their steering wheels and honking, nastier language on social media, more grumpiness, more rude sarcasm. more

6/13/17

The Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $37 million contract to H&L Contracting, which will begin construction and rehabilitation of Long Beach's groins this spring.

Army Corps awards $37M contract for dune project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $37 million contract to a Bay Shore-based construction and engineering firm to begin the first phase of a long-awaited coastal protection project for the barrier island in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. more

By Ben Strack | 4/1/16

Lt. Sam Pinto is a career firefighter, paramedic, nationally certified fire instructor, and certified fire and life safety educator. He can be reached at SPinto@iaff287.org.

Daylight saving time — a time to remember fire safety

Daylight saving time is March 13, when we spring our clocks forward by an hour. It is also a great time to review your home fire safety and check your detectors. more

By Sam Pinto | 3/11/16

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