An aphorism often attributed to Mark Twain states that “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” Readers of a certain age will, as I do, recall the upheavals of the 1960s and early ’70s. Recent events set me musing about the similarities and differences between today’s “student protests” and those of yesteryear. more

A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public … more

South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more

“A girl told me I wasn’t allowed to play with her because I was Jewish,” Sofie Glassman, an East Meadow High School sophomore, said. She and others shared their experiences with antisemitism … more

The sky above Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre was aglow on July 1 as thousands of people enjoyed the annual TD Bank “Celebrate America” event. Visitors young and old donning … more

After Friday's torrential storm which prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency for several counties and brought up to 7 inches of rain to Long Island, the National Weather Service has a coastal flood advisory in effect on Saturday through 1 p.m., for the South Shore of Nassau County. more

A packed house attended a meeting on April 17 with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau to learn about the pressing issues of water quality and consumption on Long Island. more

One hundred years have now passed since the original Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced on the federal level. On Nov. 5, we New Yorkers will decide whether to modernize our own state Constitution. Currently, that Constitution protects only against racial and religious discrimination. It does not prohibit discrimination against groups that have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women and immigrants. This measure lands on the ballot after legislation to push it forward passed both houses of the State Legislature in two successive terms. more

The effort to rebuild our communities after Hurricane Sandy’s devastation has not been without a sense of urgency, especially when it comes to reconstructing homes and critical infrastructure “stronger, smarter and safer.” more

East Meadow Kiwanis awarded its annual scholarships to East Meadow High School graduating seniors Srinidhi Chinnadurai, David Schiller, Victoria Saskin, and W.T. Clarke High School graduating seniors … more