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In 2019, the Democratic majorities in the State Senate and Assembly passed the well-known Congestion Pricing Plan. At the time, every Long Island Senate Democrat voted in support of the proposal. The … more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 6/14/24

What, exactly, does it mean to be antisemitic?

In May, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an Antisemitism Awareness Act by a vote of 320-91. The bill would require the federal Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism when “investigating complaints of discrimination” against educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. more

By Alan Singer | 6/14/24

Teaching our students not to hate

Lately, though, it seems the fabric of our entire educational structure, from elementary school all they way up to our highest institutes of learning, is unraveling as a result of a dispiriting and dangerous rise in hate, bigotry and antisemitism, the likes of which we have never seen so widespread. more

By Michael Giangregorio | 6/14/24

This is the best part: All of summer lies ahead

These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead. more

By Randi Kreiss | 6/14/24

Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can be heroes, too

Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/14/24

We are all champions

Nassau County, renowned for its championship teams and historic sporting events, truly shines through its young school athletes who exemplify teamwork and unite communities. more

6/14/24

Jones Beach State Park’s East Bathhouse in its current state. Abandoned for more than 10 years, the almost 100-year-old building will be transformed into a state-of-the-art swimming facility thanks to a $100 million investment from the state.

Jones Beach to revamp historic East Bathhouse

Jones Beach’s historic East Bathhouse will have a second life, thanks to a $100 million investment by the state that will turn the almost century-old building into a state-of-the-art swimming facility. more

By Charles Shaw | 6/7/24

Emily Richardson, a junior at Seaford High School, is the recipient of the Rensselaer Medal, a distinguished $160,000 scholarship over four years.

Seaford's Emily Richardson receives renowned Rensselaer Medal

Emily Richardson, a junior at Seaford High School, has been awarded the prestigious Rensselaer Medal, which is presented to outstanding math and science students. more

By Charles Shaw | 6/7/24

Members of the Wantagh American Legion Pipe band marched down Wantagh Avenue during the Memorial Day parade on May 27.

Wantagh's Memorial Day parade honors the nation’s heroes

Wantagh held its Memorial Day parade on May 27, drawing a large crowd along Wantagh Avenue. more

By Charles Shaw | 6/7/24

Past commander Bill Hoen, left, commander Terence Murphy, and chaplain Charles Wroblewski lead a Memorial Day ceremony at the Seaford American Legion hall.

Seaford Memorial ceremony honors fallen soldiers

Seaford hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 1132, which included members of the Seaford Fire Department, Boy Scout Troop 690, and Cub Scout Troop 690. more

By Charles Shaw | 6/7/24

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