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Vote 'yes' for Lynbrook, East Rockaway school budgets

It it is as important a time as ever to back them as officials strive to enhance school safety and increase the quality of programs amid the coronavirus pandemic, while holding the line on taxes. more

5/13/21

Gotta get up, get out and do something bold

As poet Mary Oliver asks, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” In our (almost) post-pandemic lives, the question presses us for an answer. more

5/13/21

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . . more

5/13/21

The many advantages of Covid-19 inoculation

Last year, the guidance we received from the government was straightforward: Wear a mask, keep your distance from others and stay at home if you’re able. Now, with millions of people being vaccinated . . . more

5/13/21

‘Woke’ claims, anti-racism and the road forward

News sources are filled with reports of claims about “woke” universities and corporations, complaints about critical race theory and anti-racism training sessions . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 5/13/21

Vote 'yes' on Oceanside, Island Park school budgets

Although the Oceanside and Island Park school districts are each expected to see budget increases in 2021-22, it is as important a time as ever to back them as officials strive to enhance school … more

5/13/21

Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David Cantor Alexandra Weiser, left, Rabbi David Lerner, synagogue board chair Ira Salwen and school Principal Dan Seid performed a skit.

Rockville Centre synagogue hosts Lag B’Omer BBQ

It was a warm, sunny day last Sunday when Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David hosted its Lag B’Omer BBQ. It was the synagogue’s first in-person event in more than a year. With … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/6/21

The Paris family — Ramon, Ramon Jr. and Connie — who have all had Covid-19, got their vaccines from Mount Sinai South Nassau nurse practitioner Amber Vitale, left, Valentino Griffiths, of Community Education, and Luz Otero, of Patient Care Services.

Vaxmobile arrives to inoculate Rockville Centre residents

The Town of Hempstead’s Vaxmobile made its way to the Rockville Centre Recreation Center on April 27 to provide a local vaccination option for residents. The mammoth truck, donned in the blue … more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 5/6/21

For goodness’ sake, get vaccinated

We’re steadily getting there — herd immunity, when a minimum of 60 to 70 percent of Americans will be vaccinated against Covid-19. As of press time this week . . . more

5/6/21

Why are young girls mean to one another?

Time-travel with me. The year was 1957. We had just moved to Cedarhurst from Queens, and it was the first day of class at Number Three School on Broadway. more

5/6/21

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