Thursday, October 1, 2026
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That’s exactly how government is supposed to work. We identified a problem, worked together and found a practical solution that puts the interests of our residents ahead of politics — and in this dysfunctional, hyper-partisan age, that is something worth celebrating.
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By Debra Mulé
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8/7/26
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As vacations wind down, backyard pool parties continue and families make the last couple of trips to the beach before school begins, it’s easy to become comfortable. That comfort can become complacency — and complacency around the water can be deadly.
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8/7/26
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That progress is now at risk from the proposed Propel NY Energy project, which would install high‑voltage transmission cables through Hempstead Harbor.
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By Elena Villafane
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7/31/26
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Success no longer has one standard definition, nor one pathway. Horace Mann, the father of American public schools, called education “the great equalizer.” If that’s true, it falls to school districts to widen the path, to give students the opportunity to find their own way forward, equipped with the tools to be safe, happy and productive members of their communities.
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By Dina M. Anzalone
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7/31/26
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There are ways to make streets safer in every community, and we must focus on both long-term investments in our infrastructure and taking immediate actions that can begin reversing this troubling trend.
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By Scott M. Davis
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7/31/26
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In an era dominated by screens, we take an intentional approach to technology. We believe in the power of purposeful play, collaborative projects and hands-on learning to foster creativity and critical thinking. Our students have access to tools that prepare them for the future, but we continue to evaluate how and when those tools are used. This year, iPads will remain at school for our kindergarten and first-grade students, allowing them to spend even more time engaged in hands-on learning both at school and at home. As we evaluate this change, we will consider a similar approach for second grade.
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By Jared T. Bloom
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7/31/26
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The Canadians have been our best friends for as long as I can remember. They were there for us during World War II, when they lost over 40,000 men in battle. They have contributed soldiers to many of our wars, and have stood up for us at the United Nations and around the world. One of the reasons behind the latest insanity is the president’s statement that he is mad at Canada because of the smoke that has drifted south to the United States.
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By Jerry Kremer
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7/31/26
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Steven and his wife, Patti Ann, lived in Malverne during that time with their son, Conor, who was born just months after his father was shot. Patti Ann went on to serve two terms as Malverne’s mayor. “Saint of the City” was written by veteran Emmy-award winning WPIX-TV reporter Mary Murphy and produced by Erin Mulvey, a former DEA agent. Filled with facts, emotion and perspective, the film captures the essence of McDonald as an outstanding human being who inspired so many.
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By Peter King
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7/31/26
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Donnie never felt sorry for himself. In his last days on earth he was reaching out to friends who had heartache, relationship woes, business setbacks or medical problems. He preached a gospel of positivity, insisting on finding threads of hope. He left a legacy of goodness and generosity, changing the lives of so many people along the way.
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By Randi Kreiss
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7/31/26
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We are accustomed to thinking of our lives as local, and with good reason. This newspaper exists because the things that shape a day here — the school calendar, the traffic on Sunrise Highway, whether the field will be playable Saturday morning — are decided close to home by people you might run into at the deli. That proximity is the texture of life in a place like ours. The distance between a thing and its cause is usually short enough to walk.
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7/31/26
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