Schools file lawsuit challenging state regionalization plan

More than 20 school districts sue New York State Education Department

A coalition of 21 school districts, municipalities, unions and individual petitioners has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Education Department, seeking to annul its controversial …

Six libraries join together in sharing resources

Libraries collaborate to uncover the past at the North Shore Genealogy Collective

The North Shore Genealogy Collective, a collaborative effort among six libraries on Long Island’s North Shore to provide genealogical resources and education to library patrons, marked its …

Christopher Judge is director of the North Shore Historical Museum

Christopher A. Judge, the newly appointed Director of the North Shore Historical Museum, has always followed his heart, even when it led him down unexpected paths. From a successful career in sales …

James H. Vernon School hosts Atlantis Project Symposium

Students in James H. Vernon School’s Atlantis Program showcased their independent study projects during the annual Atlantis Project Symposium on Jan. 14. Family members were invited to the gym, …

First Presbyterian Church holds final service

The First Presbyterian Church of Glen Cove, founded in 1869, held its final service on Saturday after more than 150 years of service. Once a vibrant hub of faith and community, it had been a second …

District celebrates inaugural trade show

Business class wows with presentation

At Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District recognized the students in its business program for their entrepreneurship and performance at the …

Dolan was dedicated to his family and his community

HBO and Cablevision founder Charles Dolan dies at 98

Charles F. Dolan, a trailblazing entrepreneur who transformed the television industry as the founder of Cablevision Systems Corp. and HBO, died on Dec. 28, at age 98. Dolan was surrounded by …

Columnist

Joseph Saladino: With a new year come new commitments

The beginning of the year serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of service to others, as we honor one of history’s most inspirational leaders, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday was Wednesday.

Columnist

Jordan Vallone: We need the Department of Education

For nearly 45 years, U.S. Department of Education has soldiered past many attempts to break it apart, or disband it altogether, most notably by conservative politicians who believe that the federal agency oversteps states’ rights.

Editorial

Abandoning fact-checking is dangerous

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.

Columnist

Bruce Blakeman: Safety and affordability must be Nassau’s priorities

As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.