An aphorism often attributed to Mark Twain states that “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” Readers of a certain age will, as I do, recall the upheavals of the 1960s and early ’70s. Recent events set me musing about the similarities and differences between today’s “student protests” and those of yesteryear. more

Being a mother is a full-time job — and once a year, everyone takes a little extra time to say thank you. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Girl Scouts of West Hempstead and Franklin … more

A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public … more

South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more

A West Hempstead man has been arrested for alleged unlawful surveillance of a 19 year old girl. Walter Rivas, 45,  reportedly went to the young woman's apartment after she hired Joroba Pest … more

One hundred years have now passed since the original Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced on the federal level. On Nov. 5, we New Yorkers will decide whether to modernize our own state Constitution. Currently, that Constitution protects only against racial and religious discrimination. It does not prohibit discrimination against groups that have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women and immigrants. This measure lands on the ballot after legislation to push it forward passed both houses of the State Legislature in two successive terms. more

The effort to rebuild our communities after Hurricane Sandy’s devastation has not been without a sense of urgency, especially when it comes to reconstructing homes and critical infrastructure “stronger, smarter and safer.” more

Camp Lourdes in Malverne recently wrapped up another successful season. The camp ran from Aug. 10 to Aug. 21. The camp is a two week program held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. This year, … more

A fire engulfed Eye-Deal Optical, in West Hempstead, at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night. Officers responded to the active fire at the business, at 126 Hempstead Tpke, and say the building was fully … more

An intense nor’easter drenched Nassau in wet snow Thursday afternoon as temperatures began to dip below freezing. Then the snow took over in full force, snowing throughout the night. It was still … more