Chimpanzee stories invite cheap shots, jokes and memories of J. Fredd Muggs (a regular on “The Today Show”), but the true story of these primates in modern times is both shameful and tragic.
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7/20/23
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The Five Towns has always stood out as an affluent and well-respected region in southwestern Nassau County. But its political status has been overlooked.
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4/20/23
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I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . .
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5/13/21
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April 22 is Earth Day, when we come together as a nation — and a planet — to celebrate the natural world and renew our vows to protect the environment from harm. In honor of Earth Day five years ago . . .
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4/22/21
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The coronavirus pandemic has created a variety of hardships that have left families and children in distress. Social isolation. A mounting death toll. An estimated . . .
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By Sharon Skariah
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11/26/20
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Scene 1: The butcher at the local food store turned to face me from behind the counter. I noticed his mask in the below-the-nose position. I gave him my food order, and calmly asked him to wear his mask appropriately.
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By Eric C. Last
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11/12/20
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Anyone who knows me knows that from the start, I have not been a fan of the current administration in Washington, D.C. So I’m more than a little surprised to find myself agreeing with President Trump . . .
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By Timothy Denton
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9/5/20
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On a beautiful tree-lined street in the sought-after Bay Park neighborhood with no flood insurance required and no village taxes, this home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first floor features a …
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Price Reduction!
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11/6/19
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Vincent Muscarella has won another term to the Nassau County Legislature, as he won re-election against challenger Barbara Hafner on Nov. 5. As of press time Tuesday night, Muscarella had 9,489 votes …
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11/6/19
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Barbara Hafner, a teacher from West Hempstead, is challenging Vincent Muscarella in the Nassau County Legislator’s 8th District race. The district encompasses West Hempstead, Franklin Square, …
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By Melissa Koenig
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10/17/19
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