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A map showing that Uniondale’s and Hempstead’s water supplies have some of the highest concentrations of 1,4-dioxane — a powerful chemical that is suspected of causing cancer — on Long Island.
Is the water threatening our health?
There are chemicals in your drinking water. That much we’ve known for a while. The Town of Hempstead’s most recent water quality report , in 2022, revealed that the town found high levels … more
The old ‘Welcome to Uniondale’ sign, south of Stewart Avenue.
It’s Uniondale, Not ‘East Garden City’
For years, activists and community leaders have been trying to persuade officials to rename the 3-square-mile stretch of Uniondale known as East Garden City — which they say does not actually … more
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My hat’s off to Nikki Haley
Two are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. more
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We must stand up to bullying
Bullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. more
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Why don’t they just take the train?
I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block. more
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Balancing opportunity and community concerns: Assessing the Sands Casino proposal for Nassau’s future
As a member of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, I know the importance of moving Long Island forward with smart economic development. So, as Las Vegas Sands presents Nassau County with a proposed multi-billion-dollar casino project, it is both an opportunity and a challenge. more
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Floods are coming, and we must stay safe
It was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. more
Junior Payton Dulin scored 10 of her 15 points in the second half of Baldwin’s 55-41 victory over visiting Uniondale Friday evening.
Baldwin passes stiff Uniondale test
From the moment Sherrol Sharpe belted out a spectacular rendition of the National Anthem, the atmosphere in Baldwin High School’s gymnasium Friday evening was as electric as it’s been in … more
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Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker, left, Siela Bynoe, Carrie Solagés, Debra Mulé, Scott Davis and Seth Koslow being sworn into office by former Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5.
American Rescue Plan funding to be allocated throughout Nassau, but not everyone is happy
This week the Nassau County Legislature voted along party lines 11-7 to approve a proposed allocation for the remaining $262 million of federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan, … more
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Players from the Nassau Ballaz posing with Hofstra head coach and former NBA player, Speedy Claxton, after competing against each other on the division one floor.
Nassau Ballaz take over Hofstra
Hofstra head coach, Speedy Claxton, got a quick glimpse of the future of basketball this week after leading his team to a 86-77 victory over Hampton University — but the best basketball … more
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