Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Baldwin students are getting an expanded education in budgeting, credit, investing and other real-world financial skills this school year as the district implements New York’s new personal finance instruction requirement.
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10/2/26
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The Seaford Chamber of Commerce has spent two years replacing aging Welcome to Seaford signs and adding landscaping at entrances throughout the hamlet.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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10/2/26
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World War II veteran Dominick Critelli, 105, performed saxophone in Lynbrook while honoring fellow veterans and urging younger generations to protect their freedoms.
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By Kayla Dechter
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10/2/26
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Naturally, everyone thinks their road is the most important road. Of course, there are worse roads and intersections, but you see your own street on a regular basis. We rate and rank all village roads, and try to prioritize and stick to engineering statistics. But things like water main breaks, utility and emergency street openings — water, gas and communications companies seem to have to open streets all the time — accidents and potholes do change where our road program contractors and village street crews are sent to next.
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By Edwin Fare
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10/2/26
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Although much of the concern focuses on young riders, this isn’t just a young-person issue. There are adults operating e-bikes and scooters carelessly, riding against traffic or on sidewalks, and ignoring traffic controls. Everyone operating one of these vehicles must follow the rules of the road and respect those around them.
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By Michael O'Neill
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10/2/26
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Half a decade of litigation between Freeport Public Schools and the Village of Freeport government over a local park space officially came to an end after a State Supreme Court decision.
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By Andrew Francis
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10/2/26
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I share this with you because we’re approaching Banned Books Week, which will be observed Oct. 4-10. This year’s theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” The annual event seeks to bring attention to the issue of censorship, uniting librarians, educators, authors and readers against organized attempts to restrict access to information.
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By Jordan Vallone
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10/2/26
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Thousands of water suppliers across the United States, including the Suffolk County Water Authority, have filed lawsuits against companies involved with PFAS. Last year the 3M Company agreed to a settlement of $10.3 billion. SCWA expects to receive $170 million of that. It got an initial payment of $34 million last year.
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By Karl Grossman
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10/2/26
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National Newspaper Week, Oct. 4–10, is an opportunity to focus attention on something Long Islanders experience every day but can easily take for granted: the value of having journalists paying attention to your own community.
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10/2/26
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Rockville Centre resident Joe Chojnacki balances a demanding career at CNN with college volleyball coaching, firefighting and music while making time for the people and commitments that matter most to him.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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10/2/26
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