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The numerous college demonstrations lately have given me a lot of mixed feelings. Having lived through the years when there were other demonstrations, I contrast how those incidents were handled with the present ones. In addition, I can’t help but feel some sadness about how our elected officials are reacting to these events. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/10/24

Gail Kastenholz, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors, detailed its history and the struggles her parents faced as Jews in Europe.

Yom HaShoah held at Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center

Dozens of people gathered at the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center in Glen Cove last Sunday to commemorate Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day, which pays tribute to the 6 million … more

By Roksana Amid | 5/10/24

Millie Tedaldi curls the ribbons for approximately 30 spring gift baskets.

Life Enrichment Center delivering joy and care packages in Oyster Bay

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay’s annual “Homebound Spring Basket” deliveries, where volunteers from the center drop off care … more

5/10/24

Molly houses often provided opportunities for people to flaunt or subvert traditional gender norms and roles, as this cartoon from 1780 shows.

Exploring LGBTQ+ culture in the 18th century

Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay is set to host a presentation exploring the history and archaeology of molly houses, clandestine taverns where homosexual men and cross-dressing individuals could … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/10/24

Locust Valley High School baseball coach Brian Lorusso, right, and the junior varsity and varsity teams worked with young ball players.

Children learn how to be a winning falcon

Young athletes from throughout the Locust Valley Central School district went to the high school’s field on April 27 to learn from current baseball, lacrosse and track varsity athletes at the … more

5/10/24

Nancy Dibeneditto has discovered a great deal about her ancestry by attending the free monthly workshops at Pinelawn Cemetery.

Pinelawn Cemetery workshops provide keys to unlock the past

Nancy Dibeneditto was curious about her ancestors. Retired, the Oyster Bay resident of 30 years had time on her hands, so she joined Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum’s workshop, … more

By Laura Lane | 5/10/24

Protecting our kids online

The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health. more

By Michaelle Solages | 5/10/24

The humble pen takes on the might sword

Here’s an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn’t stopped. more

By Robert Koehler | 5/10/24

We should have learned more than we have from history

My reading of history, however, is that for the most part — whether it be everyday people, intellectuals or world leaders — there was little realization during those years that the world as they knew it was that much different from what had come before. Until it was. Or that tragedy lay ahead. Until it was too late. more

By Peter King | 5/10/24

Cherishing moms who embody love, strength

The remarkable resilience and sacrifice of mother is shown through the extraordinary life of Elinor Sullivan, whose daring feats in aviation were matched only by her dedication to motherhood. more

5/10/24

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