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The American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee will host its third annual Youth Conference and Scholarship Awards this Sunday.

How are Pakistanis creating a sense of community? Attend Sunday' conference in Albertson and find out

Arsal Ijaz says he enjoys helping people. That’s why he serves as the junior wing president of the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee, and why he helped organize this Sunday’s youth conference. more

By Rei Wolfsohn | 7/19/23

Help Wanted: teachers needed badly

Being a college trustee for 30 years, I have kept a close eye on trends in the field of higher education. I’m happy to see that many of our institutions are introducing new courses that reflect the changes that are happening. more

By Jerry Kremer | 8/25/22

Yes, voter fraud does exist

Voter fraud has been around since the creation of democracy, but that doesn’t make it right or mean we should allow it to continue or expand. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 6/30/22

White men have had no shortage of ‘problems’

Race and racism are in the news and on our minds. In response, many thoughtful commentaries have referred to W.E.B. Du Bois and James Baldwin, both of whom, in their day, wrote about the “Negro problem.” more

By Robert A. Scott | 10/21/21

Undocumented immigrants need relief, too

They rip roofs off houses under repair, wash dishes in restaurants and pick fruit and vegetables, among countless other jobs . . . more

3/11/21

The Orthodox Union’s conference on post-pandemic life for synagogues on Zoom. Second from left at upper left is Yehuda Friedman, regional director of the OU’s Synagogue and Community Services for Long Island and Queens.

Five Towns synagogues keeping members connected during pandemic

Whether it’s regularly calling congregants, delivering goody bags on holidays or holding virtual programs ranging from educational to social, Five Towns synagogues continue to find creative ways to remain connected with their membership. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/27/21

College admission can’t be about cheating

The collegiate world was rocked last week when 50 (mostly wealthy) parents, including Long Island’s Lori Loughlin, of “Full House” fame, were accused of being part of a bribery and cheating scheme . . . more

3/22/19

The Town of Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals voted to remove a controversial curb cut on California Place South at the site of the 7-Eleven under construction on Austin Boulevard in Island Park after resident outcry.

Board votes to remove controversial driveway at 7-Eleven under construction in Island Park

After nearly a dozen residents showed up to the Town of Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals meeting last month to protest a controversial driveway at a 7-Eleven under construction in Island Park, the board announced on Feb. 7 that it has ordered the curb cut to be removed. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/14/19

Long Beach residents Dawn Macaluso Vosganian, left, Sabrina Lomonte and Mattea Lomonte, 12, wrapped toys in the parish hall of St. Mary of the Isle.

L.B. sending hope to California wildfire victims

Waves of Hope USA Inc., a local organization that delivers aid to victims of natural disasters, hosted a toy drive between Dec. 14 and 16 to collect gifts to deliver to people affected by the recent … more

By Bridget Downes | 12/21/17

Americana sampler ’round the old fire pit

I broke out of my liberal East Coast cocoon last week, and it was an intellectual trifecta: enlightening, disheartening and shocking. Apparently, I have been cosseted too long in our Long Island bubble. more

8/24/16

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