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A government shutdown is a disservice to taxpayers

Government shutdown. The term sounds so ominous. A temporary end to all government services. How long will it last? more

10/3/13

Are drones legal or illegal? Right or wrong?

Imagine what it’s like for the victim. Imagine a 28-year-old American-born man living in Yemen. more

2/21/13

Celebrating Black History Month at Lawrence Woodmere Aacdemy

This February, Lawrence Woodmere Academy (LWA) recognized Black History Month. Why is this so important, you ask? more

By Amber Garrick | 2/13/13

Employment Law

Q: I was convicted for participation in the burglary of a liquor store when I was 18 years old. Can this be held against me when I apply for a job?A: Whether your conviction record can be considered … more

By Lois Carter Schlissel | 11/20/12

Jill White’s third grade class at the Number Five School in Cedarhurst is reading the book “Grace’s Letter to Lincoln” by Peter and Connie Roop.

Instilling a sense of right and wrong

It’s important to learn about the civil rights movement so the negative aspects associated with slavery and discrimination never happen again, Number Five School third grader Stoyan Georgiev said. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 2/9/12

Subject to change

In late October, at the invitation of Outreach Coordinator Gloria Pomerantz, I was privileged to address patrons of the Peninsula Public Library on the topic of “Change in our Changing Times.” more

RON GOLDMAN | 12/15/10

Mayor Mike does it right

Recent polls show popular three-term New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s approval ratings declining as a result of his continued support for the proposed mosque near ground zero. But in my book, Bloomberg will always be top-notch for his willingness to fight for what he believes in, even if it’s not always popular. more

Al D'Amato | 8/20/10

Dear Miss Kitty, I will never forget you

Crude oil pours into the Louisiana wetlands, Taliban operatives target Times Square, the stock market swoons into a dead faint and Tea Party favorite Rand Paul says on national TV that he’s not so crazy about the Civil Rights Act of 1964. more

Randi Kreiss | 5/30/10

abbi Steven Graber, spiritual leader at Temple Hillel in North Woodmere addressed the crowd at the eighth annual Greater Long Island Jewish Community Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration on Thursday night Jan. 14 held at Temple Israel of Lawrence.

Paying tribute to Dr. King

Temple Israel of Lawrence hosted the eighth annual Greater Long Island Jewish Community Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration on Thursday night, Jan. 14. more

1/20/10

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