Swimmer Myles Brown becomes first Division I athlete from Hempstead Academy Charter School

Myles Brown, a standout swimmer from Hempstead Academy Charter School, has made history as the school’s first athlete to earn a Division I scholarship. Committed to Manhattan College, Brown’s journey is powered by early-morning practices, unwavering determination, and a mission rooted in personal loss and cultural pride.

Protesters call on Trump to 'keep hands off our democracy’

An estimated 2,400 protesters gathered on the green outside the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola Saturday afternoon to project a singular message for the Trump administration: “Hands off our democracy!”

Lawrence Road Middle School revives multicultural night with food, dance and community

Lawrence Road Middle School’s multicultural night returned on March 28 with live music, cultural performances, and international cuisine, uniting over 200 students, parents, and staff in a vibrant celebration of diversity after a pandemic pause.

Uniondale High School hosts Career Day to connect students with job opportunities

Uniondale High School’s Career Day brought together government agencies, colleges, and local employers to showcase career and education opportunities for students.

Uniondale High School Choir shines at national competition

Uniondale High School’s Rhythm of the Knight Show Choir earned top honors at the recent FAME Orlando Show Choir of America competition in Orlando. The students were named first-place runner-up at the March 15 national event, which featured top musical ensembles from across the country.

Editorial

Earth Day isn’t just a date. It’s a turning point.

April 22 might not jump out on your calendar like a holiday or a long weekend, but maybe it should. On Earth Day, which has been around for over 50 years, we are urged us to pay attention to the …

Columnist

Judith LaRocca: School budgets offer something for everyone

School spending plans will be decided on May 20. Now is the time for everyone to take part in what is one of the most local ways to exercise civic responsibility.

Columnist

Shari Camhi: The power behind digital citizenship

In the Baldwin School District, we teach our students to ask questions in our News and Media Literacy curriculum.

Columnist

Peter King: Ed Kranepool was the real Mr. Met

As a Brooklyn Dodgers fan since my youth, until they were hijacked from us to Los Angeles, and as a Mets fan since their creation in 1962, baseball has always been a major part of my life

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Jack Martins: In Albany, the great pile-on continues

Our State Legislature has one job: pass a balanced state budget by April 1. As of now, that budget is over two weeks late, and counting. And not only is it late, it’s also a total failure.