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We need stronger enforcement of youth vaping laws
Parents, teachers and school administrators on Long Island all understand the gravity of the youth vaping epidemic. Young people are using vaping devices at alarming rates, exposing themselves to nicotine and numerous other dangerous chemicals that have adverse effects on their health. New York state must respond to this crisis by requiring greater transparency when it comes to the sale of vaping products, holding distributors accountable for illegal sales and rigorously enforcing penalties for bad actors. more
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We need regional solutions to protect our environment
While many public policies often divide us as a nation, the protection of Mother Earth unites us with a common goal as a society. As Long Islanders, especially Town of Oyster Bay residents, we cherish the surrounding environment and value the importance of clean air, waterways, locally grown food, natural resources, and amazing open space for recreation. more
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The DA announced the conviction of Darin Semple for second-degree murder earlier today.
Freeport man convicted of murder
Darin Semple, 22, of Freeport, was convicted today for his involvement in the murder of Rafael Delossantos in Baldwin last year. Semple was found guilty by a jury on Monday of second-degree murder … more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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June Owen holding hands with her daughter Laurel.
On mending a broken heart
Longtime Freeport resident June Owen recently authored her first book, “How to Get Over a Broken Heart.” Owen, 71, who has been a psychologist for 30 years, did not always know that … more
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Panelists at the League of Women Voters of Central Nassau event, hosted by the Freeport Memorial Library last Friday, discussed women’s issues and the state Equal Rights Amendment. From left were Susan Cushman, Anna Georgoulas, Sharon McDermott, Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust, a co-founder of the Birth Justice Warrior Project, and Martine Hackett, an associate professor of health at Hofstra University.
Reproductive rights and equality for all
The Freeport Memorial Library hosted a detailed, lively panel discussion last Friday, connecting women’s reproductive rights to the New York State Equal Rights Amendment. The program was … more
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The Legends’ Ball Planning Committee poses for a photo: Phillip Bristol, left, Dr. Wendy Jackson, treasurer Arlene Blaize-Easter, membership chair and Legends Ball co-chair Angela Dickens, Tiffany Grimes, Claretha Richardson, community liaison, Cynthia McManus, Saundra Wilson, Dr. Linda Batson, IT admin John Udaze, vice president Vashti Burke.
Black Educators Committee has a ball
Verdi’s, a premier catering hall in Westbury, was the venue for the sixth annual Legends Ball hosted by the Freeport Black Educator’s Committee on March 16. The theme for this year’s event … more
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Women of distinction honored at library
Seven women were honored at Freeport Memorial Library for being “women of distinction” at an event attended by State Senator Kevin Thomas, who represents parts of Freeport, on March 7. These … more
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Golf courses added to Lifetime Liberty Pass
The Town of Hempstead officials announced a new program Monday at the Merrick Golf Course that will allow qualifying, disabled veterans to play golf for free, at courses throughout the township. … more
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With AI, we’re through the looking glass
In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy. more
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