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It has arrived. Baseball’s opening day. more
I have known Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer since 1972. I have watched him grow from being a state assemblyman to one of the most powerful political leaders in the United States. Schumer is a serious and smart lawmaker, and he measures his every word with the greatest of caution. When he speaks, it is well planned, because he is conscious of the fact that the press will hold him accountable for his actions. more
They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes. That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the … more
The American Jewish Committee recently released its annual State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report, which revealed that 63 percent of American Jews say the status of Jews in the U.S. is “less secure than a year ago” — a 22-percentage-point increase in just one year, and a 32-point increase over two years. more
Parents, teachers and school administrators on Long Island all understand the gravity of the youth vaping epidemic. Young people are using vaping devices at alarming rates, exposing themselves to nicotine and numerous other dangerous chemicals that have adverse effects on their health. New York state must respond to this crisis by requiring greater transparency when it comes to the sale of vaping products, holding distributors accountable for illegal sales and rigorously enforcing penalties for bad actors. more
While many public policies often divide us as a nation, the protection of Mother Earth unites us with a common goal as a society. As Long Islanders, especially Town of Oyster Bay residents, we cherish the surrounding environment and value the importance of clean air, waterways, locally grown food, natural resources, and amazing open space for recreation. more
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
For the last 15 years, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce has worked with the East Meadow Union Free School District to host the ‘Millie Jones’ Mock Interview event, named in honor of a longtime chamber member, who died in 2019. more
It’s never too early to celebrate Irish heritage, and that was the case at the East Meadow Public Library on March 15. The musical group Fiddler’s Green took to the stage to ring in St. Patrick’s Day a few days before the actual holiday. more
The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow recently held its 10th annual Chili Cook-Off on March 10, a fun-filled event that centers around one thing: eating and voting on the best chili. more
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