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Every day, hospitals across Long Island and around the country rely on a steady supply of donated blood to care for trauma victims, cancer patients, premature infants, people undergoing surgery and those living with chronic blood disorders. When blood is needed, there is no time to wait for donors to come forward. The blood must already be on the shelves.
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7/24/26
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It explores a time of enormous wealth and crushing poverty complicated by the tensions brought about by the recently passed Fugitive Slave Act that seems poised to undo the successes of the Underground Railroad. The dubious ethics of sensational journalists and the massive corruption of city politicians further complicate the case.
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By Ann DiPietro
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7/24/26
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Even people who only casually followed basketball found themselves caught up in the excitement. Whether you watched from a crowded sports bar, a watch party or your living room, you became part of something bigger than yourself.
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7/17/26
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Forget the slow roll-through. More and more drivers of all ages are blowing through stop signs as if they don’t exist. On my routine walks with my dog, we pass at least seven stop signs. If two or three drivers come to a complete stop, that’s a lot. Most don’t even attempt a rolling stop. They accelerate through intersections as if the stop sign is the starting line of a drag race.
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By Michael O'Neill
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7/17/26
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That landfill, though, is scheduled to close, and may be at capacity by 2028. What will happen to your trash then? It will probably end up in Central New York or Pennsylvania, or perhaps another place that’s much farther away than Suffolk County.
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By Daniel Herman
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7/17/26
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Now, thanks to the Supreme Court ruling that paves the way for the deportation of legal immigrants from Haiti and Syria who have Temporary Protected Status, we are getting a fresh reminder of the president’s virulent racism. While the majority opinion shamefully insisted that Trump’s abuse of Haitians has nothing to do with race, in her dissent, Justice Elena Kagan called it “plain to see” that race played a role in the decision to terminate the TPS designation for Haiti.
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By Charles Lavine
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7/17/26
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This multifaceted process has culminated in the establishment of a financially secure, efficient and responsive budget. It ensures the delivery of the highest level of services, encompassing vital areas such as police, sanitation, the Department of Public Works, electric and water, to all of the residents of Freeport.
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By Robert T. Kennedy
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7/17/26
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The purpose of public education extends far beyond preparing students for their next academic step. Schools help young people discover their strengths, develop their talents, and understand their responsibility to contribute to the world around them. Through our curriculum, enrichment opportunities, instrumental programs, arts experiences, career exploration, assemblies, field trips and after-school programs, we provide students with opportunities to develop confidence, creativity, curiosity and connections.
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By Roxanne Garcia-France
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7/17/26
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While many of us are enjoying the season, our Department of Public Works crews have been hard at work throughout the village. Their efforts often take place behind the scenes, but they are essential to maintaining the quality of life we all value. This administration remains firmly committed to maintaining and improving our infrastructure, ensuring that our roads, parks and public spaces meet the needs of today while preparing for the future.
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By Francis X. Murray
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7/17/26
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Running a village requires consistency, not constant political uncertainty. Every election introduces the possibility of leadership changes that ripple throughout village government. Employees naturally wonder whether their positions will remain secure. Many update résumés and explore other opportunities. Even when nobody leaves, uncertainty affects morale, recruitment, retention and productivity. A stable workforce provides residents with better service than one distracted by annual political turnover.
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By Samuel Nahmias
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7/17/26
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