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The staff of Lynbrook High School’s Horizon with the awards they received at the New York Press Association spring conference last month. Holding up the awards are, top row from left, Gianna Longo, managing editor; Madeleine Malinka, editor-in-chief online; Olivia Lanteri, editor-in-chief print; Alexis Raynor, editor-in-chief print; Cassandra Levinson, managing editor and bottom row from left is Miranda Mangru, editor-in-chief online; and Paula Rojas-Young, editor.

Lynbrook High School's Horizon sets a record

Lynbrook High School's newspaper Horizon won seven awards at the New York Press Association conference last month. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/17/24

Sixth-grader AnnMarie Plazza presenting her science project on women’s health at East Rockaway High School’s STEM night on May 9.

Students present science research findings at fair

The East Rockaway School District hosted their annual STEM Night last Thursday at the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/17/24

Meet your East Rockaway Board of Education candidates

Three Rockaway Board of Education candidates Maureen Doyle, incumbent Joseph Kilgus, and Joseph Lores sat in front of neighbors, pitching why they should fill one of the two available seats on the board. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/17/24

Meet your Lynbrook Board of Education candidates

Last Monday, all four Lynbrook board of education candidates Lesli Dennino, incumbent Sean Murray, Shannon Kelly, and Courtney Knacke sat in front of neighbors and officials, pitching why they should fill one of the three available seats on the board. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/17/24

Theresa Gaffney, middle, receiving the Hometown Hero award, given to her by the East Rockaway Board of Education.

Gaffney named Hometown Hero in E. Rockaway

Theresa Gaffney’s community involvement received recognition from the East Rockaway Board of Education as they honored her as Hometown Hero. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/17/24

What if you had to vote right now?

Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job. more

By Randi Kreiss | 5/17/24

Let’s rethink the war in Ukraine

Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions. more

By Arnold Oliver | 5/17/24

With hurricane season coming, be prepared

The looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters. more

5/17/24

Breaking down this year’s state budget

New York’s budget-making is a lot like taking one step forward and then one step backward: In the end, we haven’t gone anywhere. more

By Ed Ra | 5/17/24

New state budget doubles down on a bad bet

Rather than admit that what they’ve done isn’t working — as evidenced by the fact that New York state has the highest population loss, the second-highest taxes and the second-worst business climate of any state in the county, according to Forbes magazine — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature are doubling down on their bad bets in the new state budget more

By Steve Rhoads | 5/17/24

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