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Political leaders launch wars with grand objectives and sweeping promises. Months or years later, after spending enormous amounts of blood, treasure and political capital and often achieving far less than they promised, those same leaders still claim victory. They point to a ceasefire, a withdrawal, a temporary calm or a return to the conditions that existed before the conflict began and call it success. In some cases, the conditions that prompted the war remain unchanged. The victory speech, however, arrives right on schedule.
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By Michael Blitz
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6/26/26
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The Joel Foundation has made an $18,000 grant to the Harmony Heights Day School. The grant, announced on May 16, will support the continuation of the Music Therapy Program, a service that aids …
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By Ella Gardner
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6/26/26
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The top four ways that many area students obtain alcohol are at parties; from friends under age 21; from stores, gas stations, restaurants or bars; and from parents or guardians, with their permission.
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By Alison Eriksen
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6/26/26
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In 11th grade, while other students were making college plans, I was uncertain of my future. Neither of my parents had gone to college. My mother died when I was 9 and my father, bankrupt from medical bills, was a single parent of two young children.
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By Robert A. Scott
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6/26/26
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board has approved new four-year contracts with Long Island Rail Road unions, finalizing agreements that emerged from a three-day strike and provide workers with nearly 15 percent wage increases.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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6/25/26
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For many Long Island homeowners, a fire pit has become a centerpiece of outdoor living, extending the use of patios and backyards well beyond daylight hours. Solo Stove's smokeless fire pits have gained popularity in recent years for their efficient airflow design, which reduces smoke while producing a steady flame.
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By Herald Content Studio
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6/25/26
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Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll is the Republican Party’s choice to face incumbent Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen in November after the Associated Press called the race in her favor over retired Air Force Lt. Col. Marvin Suber Williams in Tuesday’s primary election.
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STAFF REPORT
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6/23/26
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Former New York State Assemblyman Mike LiPetri won the Republican primary for New York's 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, earning a second consecutive opportunity to compete for one of the …
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By Will Sheeline
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6/23/26
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Congressman Tom Suozzi won the Democratic primary for New York's 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating challenger Danielle Welch in a commanding victory and securing his party's nomination …
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By Roksana Amid
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6/23/26
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The Cradle of Aviation Museum welcomes all to explore the unknown through presentations, discussions and stories that examine some of the most intriguing phenomena ever reported.
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By Stacy Driks
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6/23/26
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