Woodsburgh native Nina Kentsis publishes first young adult novel

Five Towns resident Nina Kentsis has self-published her debut novel "Acts of Lovingkindness," a coming-of-age story set in the mid-1990s that follows a high school freshman navigating first love and family challenges.

Six candidates compete for three Lawrence school board seats

A mix of incumbents and newcomers are vying for three seats on the Lawrence Board of Education, with Michael Hatten facing challenges from Tova Rosenfeld and Aryeh Dicker, Dr. David Sussman competing against Ezra Glass, and Tova Plaut running unopposed.

Dina Anzalone named new Hewlett-Woodmere superintendent

After 18 years with the district, Assistant Superintendent Dina Anzalone will succeed Ralph Marino Jr. as superintendent of Hewlett-Woodmere schools starting July 1.

Holocaust survivor Paul Gross shares his story at Yom Hashoah

Holocaust survivor Paul Gross recounted his experiences during a Yom Hashoah commemoration at Congregation Beth Sholom, emphasizing the importance of preserving survivor testimony for future generations.

Three candidates vie for open Peninsula Public Library Trustee position

Three community members - Rochelle Genack, Annette Pat Jones and Michele Justic - are running to replace retiring trustee Audrian Gray on the Peninsula Public Library Board in the upcoming May 20 election.

100+ women celebrate Tu B'shvat at Hewlett Chabad's challah board event

The Chabad of Hewlett hosted a women's celebration of Tu B'shvat, the Jewish New Year of Trees, featuring traditional foods and a resin-poured challah board crafting activity.

Columnist

Ari Brown: A reality check on battery storage and offshore wind

For over three years, my colleagues — former Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, County Legislator Patrick …

Columnist

Randi Kreiss: We’re hooked on the daily grind

With social media fanning the fires of coffee rituals and preferences, you can’t just grab a cup of joe anymore.

Columnist

Tom Suozzi: A courageous, humble pope who sought common ground

I just returned from Pope Francis’s funeral. It was a great honor to be a member of the small official U.S. delegation. As his simple wooden coffin, marked by a plain cross, emerged into the Rome sunlight, a ripple of applause rose from the crowd — a spontaneous act of gratitude for a man who lived a life of service, humility and love.

Editorial

Celebrating the women who hold us together

Mothers aren’t simply caregivers or beloved relatives. They are the architects of family life, the silent engineers who bind generations together with sacrifice, patience and unwavering love.