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A Few Clouds Associates of Genovese, Bonanno crime families charged with racketeering
Lynbrook, Merrick and Valley Stream businesses connected
Nine members and associates of the Genovese and Bonanno organized crime families were charged with racketeering, illegal gambling, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and other related offenses yesterday at a federal court in Brooklyn.
Gillen says poll shows her leading race for Congress
With less than a week to go before Democrats in the 4th Congressional District go to the polls to chose a candidate for the November election, former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen has …
Jabeon Bivins, former Baldwin HS star football player, killed in Queens
Former Baldwin High School basketball star Jabeon Bivins, was shot and killed outside a Queens housing complex in Far Rockaway Monday evening, he was 24. He was discovered by a neighbor who had …
Student-made film wins a top prize at festival
Preston Bowman, a rising junior at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, has always envisioned himself in a career in filmmaking.
Solages wants utilities to pay their fair share of taxes
Congressional hopeful proposes new legislation
Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages is sponsoring a bill that would require utility companies to pay their fair share of taxes on the properties they own. Solages unveiled the proposed …
Maria Conzatti holds down fort at NCC
Maria Conzatti has two major goals for the next 12 months: To have Nassau Community College “live” the word “community,” and to serve that community through a number of new …
Rhame Avenue Elementary welcomes its new principal
A new face will welcome Rhame Avenue Elementary School students when they return to class in September. Jack Bixhorn, the school's incoming principal, fills the vacancy Aug. 22 left by former principal, Dr. Aysesha McArthur. Bixhorn returns to the halls of Rhame Avenue where he served as an administrative intern and as a teacher.
Remembering Marivel Estevez
Friends and family of Marivel Estevez, a 39-year-old found killed in her Mineola apartment on July 30, remembered and celebrated her life on Tuesday morning. Estevez’s funeral mass was held …
Fighting for Seaford's history
Although it is plagued by structural issues, lack of funding and a lack of support in the community, the Seaford Historical Museum has found a glimmer of hope in one of Seaford’s younger residents.
Hempstead town to address Five Towns development concerns
On Tuesday, Town of Hempstead officials held a news conference outside Lawrence Village Hall, and announced a public hearing — on Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. — to address concerns about building development zones in Inwood and North Lawrence.
Lawrence extended school year summer programs keep students on track
The Lawrence School District is finding new ways to keep students engaged in its Extended School Year and summer reading programs, using the digital FastForWord and Reading Assistant Plus platforms.
Editorial
Now more than ever, prepare for hurricanes
Hurricane season officially started June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm season starts just about … now.
Op-Ed
Scientists grapple with the meaning of life. Why should judges?
When faced with controversial topics or questions, our first instinct is almost always to go in search of others’ opinions.
Randi Kreiss
Sunday is National Senior Citizens Day
We need a National Village Elder, someone whose sole mission it is to advocate for Americans older than 65.
Op-Ed
Covid-19’s impact on education could be long-lasting
While much media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has focused on its impact on the global economy, which was serious, there is a potentially more insidious long-term consequence . . .