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I had never spent more than one night in a hospital or been confronted by serious illness, so my recent surgery for stomach cancer and six-day hospital stay were a life-altering experience. more

5/11/23

Ducks manager Wally Backman, left, and outfielder/hitting coach Lew Ford talk outside the batting cage

Ducks are quacking again

It is unknown if anyone will recite the movie line, ”you’re killing me, Smalls,” but former Major League Baseball player Daniel Murphy — a Mets playoff hero — said he is just looking for a sandlot to play in. The 2015 postseason record breaker is part of the 2023 Long Island Ducks, the team’s 23rd season. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/3/23

Former U.S. Rep. Peter King is recovering after having a malignant tumor removed from the wall of his stomach.

Peter King doing well after successful cancer surgery

Peter King says there's only one way you can bring him down, and it involves a bus, and a curb to step off of. more

By Michael Hinman | 4/30/23

Municipalizing LIPA would be a big mistake

Converting the Long Island Power Authority to a public power utility from a private-public partnership, which is being considered by the State Legislature through a commission, would be a massive mistake. more

By Wendy Hijos | 4/27/23

An ode to trees

Spring fully surrounds our senses now. As Mother Nature displays some of the grandeur of the season, “Earth Month” culminates with plenty of hoopla at Planting Fields Aboretum in Oyster Bay. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/26/23

The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.

More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here

There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/18/23

Women’s History Month celebrated through diverse stories

The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport held its second book talk to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 23 at the Freeport Recreation Center. The event featured three writers with ties … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/16/23

Long Island Art's Council is accepting submissions for the 2nd annual Here and Now Art Show at the Freeport Memorial Library, featuring artwork from artists aged 60 and above, with the deadline for free submissions being April 26.

Long Island Art's Council seeking submissions for second annual Here and Now Art Show

The Long Island Art's Council is calling for submissions for the second annual Here and Now Art Show, a curated exhibition showcasing the talents of older adults aged 60 and above. The exhibition … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 4/13/23

Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March

The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . . more

By Patrick M. Pizzo II | 3/30/23

The priceless community tradition that is baseball

Baseball is back. Spring training is over. Opening Day is here. In a world of chaos and danger, baseball, to me, is the one constant, my trusted safety zone. more

3/30/23

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