As another school year begins, it’s a fitting time to unite in celebration of a period marked by extraordinary achievements and transformative growth. This moment of reflection isn’t just …
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By Kishore Kuncham
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8/29/24
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As Long Islanders are paying more and more for their utilities, it is far past time for more policymakers to ask if the aspirational goals and timelines of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act are realistic, or if we need to correct course.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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8/29/24
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As the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence.
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8/29/24
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Imagine a law introduced to fight hate and bigotry — yet it is so flawed that it inadvertently shields those very perpetrators from justice. That’s precisely what happened on Aug. 5, when the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority pushed through its so-called Mask Transparency Act — a law that, despite its intentions, opens the door to unintended consequences.
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By Seth Koslow
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8/29/24
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The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”
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By Peter King
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8/29/24
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Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/29/24
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Glen Cove’s municipal golf course has become a muddy, waterlogged expanse, leaving golfers frustrated and disheartened. What was once a local gem is now plagued by dysfunctional drainage, …
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By Roksana Amid
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8/23/24
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The Polish National Home of Glen Cove celebrated its Miss Polonia coronation on Aug. 18. A tradition that honors young women of Polish descent who represent the community’s values and heritage. …
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By Roksana Amid
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8/23/24
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The pier at Pryibil Beach was open, and stretched out into sparkling water, silhouetted against the blue sky, as the annual Mayor’s Snapper Derby took place on Aug. 17. Children slung rods and …
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8/23/24
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Viktor Tymchynyuk, director of Facilities for the Glen Cove city school district delivered a comprehensive facility update during the July 31 Board of Education meeting. Noting the completion of …
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By Roksana Amid
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8/23/24
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