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Overcast An interim superintendent for Sewanhaka Central High School District
Thomas Dolan will take over for the retiring James Grossane
After 40 years of public school service on Long Island, Sewanhaka Central High School Superintendent James Grossane announced his plans to retire on June 30. As a result, the Sewanhaka school …
Overhaul of affordable Dogwood Terrace senior apartments given go-ahead
Town of Hempstead approves 4-story plan
The Dogwood Terrace modernization project has received a green light from the Town of Hempstead. Earlier this month, town officials decided that the 104-unit Dogwood Terrace senior housing …
A century since the historic Kalb’s Hotel fire
The blaze marked a transformative period for rural Franklin Square
One hundred years ago, one of the most important events in the history of Franklin Square took place — Kalb’s Hotel was destroyed in a devastating fire on Jan. 30, 1923. Kalb’s Hotel, which …
Tax exemption threshold lowered for Nassau County volunteer firefighters and EMTs
Volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in Nassau County will be able to qualify for a tax break a bit sooner than before. The Nassau County Legislature unanimously passed a local law to …
Elmont high school grad stars in ‘Ragtime’ the musical
Jermaine Carroll considers himself to be a more introverted and reserved person — that is until he hits the theater stage. The Elmont Memorial High School graduate said he normally doesn’t …
Sewanhaka Central High School District proposes $244M budget for 23-2024 academic year
The Sewanhaka Central High School board has unveiled a proposed $244 million budget for 2023-24, which includes the implementation of new courses and several improvement projects across all five …
Nassau County's South Asian community opens up about pressing issues
The first-ever South Asian Advisory Group Town Hall was a night of promoting unity and tackling critical issues impacting the South Asian community on Long Island, such as domestic violence, hate …
The Franklin Square Civic Association's Hometown Heroes banner program returns for fifth year
Editor's note: Since press time, the deadline for applications has been extended to April 15. The Franklin Square Civic Association is celebrating local veterans and heroes for a fifth year with …
Basketball pros help students improve skills at Elmont Memorial High School
Some of the most knowledgeable, talented and experienced basketball coaches took to Elmont Memorial High School’s court on Feb. 25 to help students enhance their skills, self-confidence and overall …
Joined by opposition to Hochul’s housing plan
More than two dozen Long Island elected officials teamed up to show a united front against Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal for high density housing in single-family neighborhoods on Long Island …
Gift of Giving recognizes Elmont students
The Gift of Giving Foundation honored 11 Elmont students for completing the student ambassadors program at a luncheon at the Guggin Café and Grill in Elmont last Saturday. The students were …
Adelphi Awarded for Inclusive Stem
Adelphi University has earned the Reimagined Computer Science Curriculum for an Inspiring Programs in STEM Award given by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. This honor recognizes the effort that …
Editorial
Gambling addiction is no game
More than 50 million sports fans in the United States had more invested in last Sunday's Super Bowl than pride in their favorite team. They wagered as much as $16 billion on the game.
Peter King
How political extremism became the norm
Viewing the American political scene today, I can’t help thinking about what Yeats wrote more than a century ago: “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.”
Randi Kreiss
Minx or madman: the George Santos story
Don’t mess with puppies, George. From what I’ve read and what I’ve heard in statements coming out of your very own mouth . . .
Jerry Kremer
Two isn’t always a winning number
There are all types of numbers associated with politicians. Pollsters are constantly bombarding us with numbers. Defeated candidates keep complaining that they won, and say they have the numbers to prove it.