Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Let’s work together, as families, educators and neighbors, to make reading a cherished tradition in our community. Encourage your children to discover new stories, visit our libraries — online or in person — and celebrate the joy of reading at every opportunity.
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By Judith A. LaRocca
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10/9/25
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Every life taken, every family shattered and every community unsettled by violence is a call to action. It is a reminder that our words, our actions and our leadership carry weight, and that safeguarding a culture of respect and civility is essential for the health of our nation.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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10/9/25
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I’m proud of the investments we have made in SUNY, and I’m excited to see them translate into programs like these that will benefit our future workforce and leaders. Expanding them is a guaranteed investment, because the multiplier effects are so significant.
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By Charles Lavine
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10/9/25
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The Empire State has always risen to meet big challenges. By adopting a balanced energy strategy that values every resource, invests in innovation and never loses sight of affordability, we can do so again — and set a national example in the process.
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By Phil Andrews
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10/9/25
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Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties must recognize that a modest investment today could safeguard the region’s cultural and economic future. Allocating just 1 percent of county budgets to the arts —around $80 million annually — would not only stabilize existing organizations but also unlock additional state and federal dollars.
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10/9/25
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Libraries are precious homes for books and other materials that preserve and interpret the past, stir curiosity and the imagination, and nurture future generations.
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By Robert A. Scott
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10/9/25
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We are committing national suicide by not enforcing our immigration laws. Good for the administration for getting tough, and shame on those in the media who make law-enforcement officials look like the bad guys.
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By Steve Levy
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10/9/25
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Seven people — including state Department of Motor Vehicle workers and Town of Hempstead employees — have been arrested in connection with an alleged commercial driver's license cheating ring centered at the Garden City branch of the DMV.
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By Luke Feeney
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10/9/25
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Spooky season is casting its spell — and whether you’re ready for a scare or just some seasonal flair, there’s much to check out.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/8/25
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Long Beach boys’ soccer may be dampened after a 3-0 defeat to powerhouse Calhoun last Saturday, which snapped an eight-game unbeaten streak for the Marines going back to Sept. 9. But with …
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By Patrick Moquin
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10/7/25
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