The practitioners who deliver physical, speech and occupational therapy services to babies and toddlers under age 3 with disabilities and developmental delays have not gotten a raise from Nassau County in nearly three decades. As homelessness continues to grow, Nassau has slashed its funding for the Department of Social Services, and its Homeless Intervention Team has been disbanded. Yet before dealing with these issues, the county sank $10 million of federal pandemic recovery aid into its 125th-anniversary plans.
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By Siela Bynoe
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2/23/24
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In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy.
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By Alan Singer
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3/22/24
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Exploring the hidden history and legacy of Dutch settlers on Long Island.
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By Will Sheeline
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4/5/24
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Sadly, Jews have had their own relationship with trauma. From the pogroms to the Holocaust, this trauma has left a long-lasting effect on the Jewish people.
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By Shai Beloosesky
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12/21/23
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Why should I work this week? No one works anymore, or if they show up, they bring attitude or the three stages of incompetence: Don’t care, don’t want to be here, don’t notice you standing there at my counter. (I don’t mean you, of course. Herald readers are all diligent, responsible people.)
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By Randi Kreiss
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3/22/24
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There's a resurgence of typewriters among Gen Z reflecting a growing desire for simplicity, nostalgia, and authenticity in a digital age
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By Michael Hinman
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4/5/24
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IVF, a leading solution for infertility, faces challenges including high costs and legal threats. Legislative responses are needed to ensure accessibility and protect the hope it offers millions of prospective parents.
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By Brian Curran
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4/5/24
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A pervasive feeling of disappointment swept Long Island two weeks ago, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board formally voted to roll out congestion pricing in New York City.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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12/21/23
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A first-of-its-kind nationwide study by the Alzheimer’s Association revealed that approximately one-eighth of the senior citizens living in Nassau County are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease.
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By Siela A. Bynoe
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8/17/23
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The lack of affordable and accessible child care is hitting Long Island families hard. The ABC plan aims to ensure families' access to quality child care and educational opportunities.
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By Ed Ra
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4/5/24
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