Homeless seniors in Elmont live in fear and uncertainty as Nassau County remains quiet on housing plans

Eight homeless seniors, whose apartments were demolished after flood and fire damage destroyed them, say the county is not telling them what their next steps are.

How is Elmont planning to improve traffic safety near UBS Arena?

Elmont residents plan on petitioning the town for one-way streets near Gotham Avenue and UBS Arena to improve traffic safety.

Franklin Square teens donate to sick peers in Cohen Children's Medical Center

What can teens donate to their sick peers in Cohen Children's Medical Center? Daphne Levy tells us all about the Teens for Sick Teens donation drive at the library.

What's in store for Franklin Square's future?

The Franklin Square Forward committee revealed plans for the town's future during their second public meeting on Feb. 13.

Sewanhaka’s district-wide leadership forum brings together students across five school building

Student leaders from all five Sewanhaka school buildings shared their ideas for the future of the district.

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Randi Kreiss: Marching then, and marching now

In recent weeks, a terrible cascade of restrictive executive orders and wholesale firings of government workers has shaken all of us, Democrats and Republicans, federal workers and everyone who depends on their good work.

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Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: Changing course in New York on mental wellness

For too long, mental health has been an afterthought in budget negotiations, receiving inadequate funding despite its profound impact on individuals and our communities

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Bruce Blakeman: ICE partnership targets criminals to keep Nassau safe

When violence and criminality threaten public safety, local governments must step up and do their part to keep their communities secure.