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Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District candidates for school board, Joseph Laurita, Jr., left, and John Paul Kopacz shared why they would best represent the district at Meet the Candidates on May 1.

Sharing their qualifications, plans for board

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board of Education candidates John Paul Kopacz and Joseph Laurita, Jr. shared their vision for the district and qualifications at Meet the Candidates held on May 1 in the … more

By Laura Lane | 5/17/24

Miniatures and toy soldiers have been popular throughout history, from figurines owned by Louis XIV of France to modern children’s toys.

Raynham showcases history on a small scale

A new exhibition has opened at Raynham Hall Museum, featuring miniatures from a number of historical epochs and continents. Entitled “History in Miniature,” the exhibit offers visitors a different way to view history, capturing moments and ways of life from across the expanse of human history. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/16/23

Samantha Goetz might be new to running a race, but she’s not new to government — the kind of experience she hopes to bring as a Nassau County Legislator.

Goetz wants to bring the law to legislature

Samantha Goetz isn’t ashamed to say her run for the Nassau County Legislature is her very first campaign. The Levittown-raised lawyer has never held elected office before, but says that her … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/23/23

Shining light where government remains dark

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance,” President James Madison once said. “And a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” more

3/15/24

Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan is running for his third term in Mineola, and he’s not even 30. While he has focused a lot on U.S. Rep. George Santos, he also says there’s no one else in the legislature that works has hard as he does serving constituents.

Lafazan will not let politics slow him down

He’s the affable youngest member ever of the Nassau County Legislature known for introducing quality-of-life bills that often become law. Just short of his 30th birthday, Josh Lafazan is … more

By Laura Lane | 10/23/23

First baseman Sam Travis enjoyed a huge first half at the plate with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs as the Ducks went 37-26.

L.I. Ducks rally for first-half title

It was an eventful first half of baseball for the Long Island Ducks, who became the Atlantic League’s all-time winningest franchise, captured the North Division’s … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

Prosecuting Trump is not what America is about

Let me state up front that I was critical from the start of former President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the result of the 2020 election . . . more

8/17/23

Long Island’s water supply is endangered

There’s an invisible lifeline across Long Island that sustains us all — our aquifer system. These underground reservoirs — the source of every drop of water that flows from our taps . . . more

12/7/23

Where do our young leaders fit in the age debate?

It’s a common refrain your well-meaning, often younger friend or coworker might tell you to dampen your fears of getting older: “Age is just a number.” more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

Magali Modoux, center, was helped by her children Axel, left, and Madeleine when setting up for her first art show.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

The Hive Market and Gallery celebrated its inaugural art exhibition on May 11 with a show titled “MAGALI: A Creative Journey Through Colors and Animals.” The show features the vibrant and … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/17/24

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