Increase makes no senseTo the Editor: Columnist Scott Brinton’s premise that school expenses will and should inevitably increase 3 percent every year without question makes no sense … more

Traffic issues need addressing To the Editor: Rabbi Dr. Edward Goldstein’s letter to the editor “Waiting for H-W to fix dismissal issues” (Feb. 20-26) could not have said it better on what many also experience with “traffic difficulties” on Williams Street, between Daub and Franklin avenues near the Yeshiva of South Shore. more

To refuse is to protest To the Editor: April 1 marks the beginning of the state testing season for grades three through eight. Refuse the state tests and tell all politicians and policy makers … more

Some really great people To the Editor: It’s been a snow-filled, cold and overall crappy winter — but living in Lynbrook, I’ve learned that I’ve been blessed to have great neighbors … more

A true inspirationTo the Editor: You may have seen the film “Pay it Forward,” the story of Trevor McKinney, a boy who is so inspired by his teacher that he actually takes his extra credit … more

A heartfelt thank-youTo the Editor: The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards ceremony on Jan. 22 at the New York Elks Lodge. Although the weather was brutally cold and there was a … more

It’s time for term limits To the Editor: Today, more than ever, evidence clearly points to a need for term limits. There are those who feel that our right to vote gives us the power to … more

Grateful to have worked with McCarthy To the Editor: In the spring of 2012, I interned with Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy in her Washington, D.C., office. I was a sophomore at George … more

To the Editor: My kids gave me one last present this Christmas. It came in a gift bag that contained what I assumed was a mock-up of a newspaper proclaiming me something-of-the-year. I thought … more

Recently, I have been fascinated reading about significant amounts of New York state monies being designated to assist South Valley Stream for repairs to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy and for infrastructure construction in preparation for future such storms. more