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Birth Justice Warriors fight for healthy moms and babies

In the modern world we live in, in the richest country in the world and in one of the wealthiest areas of that country, you’d think that Nassau County’s expectant and new mothers, along with their babies, would get the best care in the world. You’d be wrong. more

By Andrew Malekoff | 4/19/19

GOP is hardly Rooseveltian on conservation

Nassau County’s most famous Republican, President Theodore Roosevelt, dedicated much of his life to preserving nature. During his time in the White House, the Oyster Bay resident . . . more

4/18/19

We must rethink state testing for grades 3-8

Welcome to another annual rite of spring: the state exams for grades three through eight. more

4/11/19

As part of the state budget passed over the weekend, plastic bags will be banned in New York retail stores.

Plastic bags to be banned in New York

Under an agreement reached as part of the state budget passed by lawmakers over the weekend, plastic bags will be banned in all New York retail stores starting in March 2020. “You drive through … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/4/19

Slow down, New York. We’re moving too fast on pot.

As the debate around legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state swirls, and the punches and counterpunches of the pros versus cons become more frenetic, we need to take a step back . . . more

By Judi Vining | 3/22/19

Leah E. Watson, president of The Links Incorporated Long Island Chapter, far left; Elaine Gross, president of ERASE Racism; Dr. Makila Meyers, of the New York State Education Department; and Andrea Honigsfeld, associate dean and director of Molloy College’s Doctoral Program in Education, attended the event.

ERASE Racism forum at Molloy College discusses diversifying education

Long Island high school students indicated on Saturday that they want to see a wider range of identities represented in school lesson plans. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/21/19

Goaltender Kieran Byrne backstopped Long Beach High School to its first state hockey championship in seven years on March 3. Byrne, an Island Park resident, was named Most Valuable Player for the tournament.

Island Park resident backstops Long Beach to state hockey title

Island Park resident Kieran Byrne was named Most Valuable Player at the state hockey championships. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/14/19

State Attorney General Letitia James, far right, announced $8 million in new funding available to create and expand affordable housing. Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty, far left, and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said that similar funding has gone toward eliminating zombie homes, including three in Island Park.

Island Park, county officials seek to eliminate zombie homes

Standing in front of a home in Island Park on Feb. 26, State Attorney General Letitia James announced $8 million in new funding that is available to create and expand below-market housing for first-time buyers in eight New York counties, including Nassau. In Island Park, similar funds have been used to rebuild zombie homes in an ongoing effort by village officials to combat the issue. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/7/19

Erica Shillingford, left, enjoyed time with Maple Pointe resident Roz Lieberman.

Maple Pointe employee recognized for dedication to Rockville Centre seniors

Erica Shillingford, a medication aide at Maple Pointe Assisted Living in Rockville Centre, has been named Noble Caregiver of the Year by the New York State Center for Assisted Living for her day-to-day dedication to the residents and her fellow employees. more

3/7/19

Former Rockville Centre resident Doris Kearns Goodwin's book “No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II” won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1995.

South Side High School alum Doris Kearns Goodwin to be inducted into state Writers Hall of Fame

Former Rockville Centre resident Doris Kearns Goodwin is one of seven writers to be inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame on June 4. more

By Ben Strack | 2/28/19

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