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Our local small businesses geared up for back-to-school sales, and families are now preparing for fall events and religious holidays, most notably the Jewish New Year and the High Holy Days.
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By Arnold W. Drucker
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9/20/24
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I believe congestion pricing is an absolute necessity, for several reasons.
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By Jim Paymar
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9/20/24
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I was a junior at Plainedge High School, in North Massapequa, in 2018, when 17 people died and 17 others were injured in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland, Florida.
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By Jordan Vallone
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9/20/24
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As we enter the fall season, our roads are once again at full driving capacity. With school underway, the addition of buses picking up and dropping off students, kids on bikes hurrying to school, and …
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By John Giuffré
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9/20/24
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Immigration has been a contentious topic for the past few years, as the migrant crisis at the southern border has continuously grabbed headlines, prompted intense debate and served as a major policy point for candidates in elections across the nation.
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By Will Sheeline
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9/20/24
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As an elected official representing a coastal community, I am keenly aware of the environmental challenges we face. Our area has endured the direct and often devastating effects of weather-related incidents, and we understand the critical role renewable energy must play in shaping a sustainable future. However, let’s be clear: Any initiative must be approached not just with environmental responsibility, but with the safety and fairness our residents deserve.
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By Patrick Mullaney
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9/20/24
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While the presidential race seems to suck up all the oxygen in the room, however, there are important local issues affecting our daily lives that involve the Nassau County Legislature, and I wanted to share my thoughts on two of them.
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By Howard Kopel
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9/20/24
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As we further emerge from the pandemic, it’s crucial that we address the dual nature of masks: their role in safeguarding health and their potential to conceal nefarious intentions.
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By Samantha Goetz
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9/20/24
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Beyond law enforcement and the military, few professions are so deeply ingrained in one’s soul and evoke such a profound connection that members would choose to be buried in their uniforms. Fire service members’ love for their profession is part of their DNA, and integral to their very being.
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By Frank Leeb
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9/20/24
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Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
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By Peter King
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9/13/24
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