Recently I had the opportunity to take part in a forum on President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms, hosted by Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, which is directed by former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel.
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By Peter King
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5/24/24
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Poll after poll shows that most Americans believe the United States is more divided than usual. With many contentious issues appearing to lack compromises, constructive policies can emerge, but zealots on either side must have no greater influence in the debate, and solutions must be based not on either side’s so-called “facts,” but rather on the truth.
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By Brian Curran
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5/24/24
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Celebrating 125 years, Nassau County, formed in 1898 from parts of Queens, has become New York’s fifth-largest county, known for its spacious homes, quiet neighborhoods, excellent schools, rich history, and vibrant community spirit.
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5/24/24
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After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan.
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By Karl Valere
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5/24/24
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Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner.
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By Jerry Kremer
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5/24/24
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Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans.
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By Jack Martins
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5/24/24
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The Lynbrook school budget passed. Lesli Deninno, Sean Murray, and Shannon Kelly were voted onto the board of education.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/21/24
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The East Rockaway School District's budget passed. Maureen Doyle and Joseph Lores were voted onto the board of education.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/21/24
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Bianca LoBosco had just finished blasting her second grand slam in as many days, lifting Lynbrook's still-unbeaten softball team to a pair of wins in mid-April. Her team now trailing …
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By Garrett D. Uribe
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5/20/24
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Lynbrook High School's newspaper Horizon won seven awards at the New York Press Association conference last month.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/17/24
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