It’s not uncommon to hear students say they don’t like their math classes. Many students find it’s too difficult or boring, and they don’t get excited about numbers and formulas the way they might about history, science, languages, or other subjects to which they may find easier to personally connect. more

U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more

U.S. Rep. George Santos could stand in front of a federal judge as early as Wednesday, reportedly facing criminal charges widely believed to be related to how he financed his 2022 congressional campaign in Queens and on Long Island.  more

While U.S. Rep. George Santos has continued to defy his many critics by refusing to resign from Congress, he now faces the difficult task of winning re-election after having filed to run again next year. As local and national support for the embattled Republican remains effectively nonexistent, Santos will likely find his third congressional race his most difficult, now that his constituents have gotten to know him for real. more

Nassau County is expected to issue refunds totaling $1,583,000 to Glen Cove and the Glen Cove City School District this week. The refunds will resolve the accidental overpayment to the county of payments in lieu of taxes from 2010 to 2021, which were discovered during a 2021 audit of the city’s Industrial Development Agency by the state controller’s office. Glen Cove City Councilwoman Marsha Silverman expressed her criticism of the IDA, and requested the city undergo a self-audit in 2017 by employing an inspector general. After her request was denied, Silverman began talks with Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and former Mayor Tim Tenke to formally begin requesting the initial audit. more

More than 1,100 people attended a celebration of Penny Doerge’s life last Nov. 18 at St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church. Most had not known how ill she was, because the 16-year-old, who died on a few days earlier of a brain tumor, lived in the moment, and the treatments she received for neurofibromatosis, or NF, with which she was diagnosed at just 4 months old and that ultimately led to her death, were mere inconveniences for Penny. more

The North Shore community couldn’t wait to attend the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce’ Culinary Delights, which this year celebrated its 25th year. The April 24 event was set on the elegant backdrop of the Glen Cove Mansion, and was filled with savory samples from North Shore eateries. more

U.S. Rep. George Santos plans to run in 2024 — but if he doesn't win the Republican nomination for his seat, he pledged to the Herald he won't run as a third-party candidate.  more

Since the first week of April, the Long Island Rail Road’s 5:56 a.m. train from Oyster Bay to Penn Station, and the 6:22 p.m. train from Penn to Oyster Bay have not been stopping at Mineola. more

Dozens of volunteers reached for their trash pickers on the morning of April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. The enthusiastic environmentalists, who ranged from children to city employees, found litter scattered around Continental Place, Johnson Street, and Hendrick Avenue. Although the area only accounts for a small fraction of the city’s area, volunteers collected over 400 pounds of trash. The event was scheduled to run between 9 a.m. to noon, but finished after 45 minutes since the truck designated to collect the litter was filled to capacity. more