Long Island Reach collects toys for those in need

Long Island Reach, founded in 1970, is a community-based, multi-service agency providing a range of rehabilitative and treatment services for youth and their families in Nassau County. The agency …

Long Beach High School named these students as the two who top the senior class

Long Beach High School has announced the top two students in this year’s senior class: Daniel Brenner is the valedictorian, and LiLin Garfinkel is the salutatorian. Brenner, 17, was born …

St. James Episcopal Church of Long Beach welcomes a new vicar

Rev. Michael F. Delaney, a seasoned Episcopal leader, becomes vicar of St. James of Jerusalem in Long Beach. Read about his distinguished service and new role.

Rockville Centre's Bill Cassidy continues his fitness journey

Bill Cassidy of Rockville Centre is a living testament to the power of perseverance, discipline and the relentless pursuit of good health. At the age of 82, Cassidy has battled setbacks and rebounded …

Columnist

Bruce Blakeman: Safety and affordability must be Nassau’s priorities

As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.

Columnist

Laura Gillen: Bipartisanship is the way forward

When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.

Editorial

Abandoning fact-checking is dangerous

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.

Columnist

Marc Herbst: L.I. deserves its fair share of transportation funding

Long Island is known for many things, from our beautiful beaches and lighthouses to historic sites, great seafood and wineries. Yet, beneath the charm and attractions, Long Island grapples with a …