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Why supporting local news is so important

It’s called the Fourth Estate, a term used by journalists referring to their responsibilities and obligations as watchdogs of democracy, providing objective truth to the public they serve. more

8/31/23

Prosecuting Trump is not what America is about

Let me state up front that I was critical from the start of former President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the result of the 2020 election . . . more

8/17/23

A slippery slope threatens the First Amendment

Flyers were left on the doorsteps of homes in Rockville Centre and Oceanside last week, filled with vile hate claiming . . . more

7/28/22

Is it fair to ban Trump from social media platforms?

I, for one, am comforted by the silence. I am relieved that the stream of misinformation, disinformation and general mean-spirited lunacy has been plugged. more

7/8/21

Lawrence native Michael Cohen, once Donald Trump's personal lawyer, claims he was wrongly returned to prison because of his book.

Lawrence native Michael Cohen claims retaliation for Trump book

Michael Cohen, a Lawrence native and former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, has filed a notice of claim against the federal Bureau of Prisons and could sue the government agency for $20 million accusing them of returning him to prison in retaliation for his plans to write a book about Trump. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/3/21

HALB students Rachel Yadgarov, left, Talia Beck, Nina Plaut, Avtayla Teitelbaum and Rebecca Berg advanced to the state History Day competition.

Hebrew Academy of Long Beach in Woodmere captures first, third in history regionals

Two teams of Hebrew Academy of Long Beach students from the school in Woodmere finished in first and third in the Junior Exhibit Group at the Long Island Regional for National History Day. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/5/21

Alyssa Seidman is the editor of the Bellmore and Merrick Herald Life. Comments about this column? Aseidman@liherald.com.

The Newseum’s legacy will not die in darkness

Washington D.C.’s Newseum, founded to enhance the public’s understanding of the importance of a free press, will close on Dec. 31 after a years-long financial struggle. It was open for 11 years. The museum will be remembered for . . . more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/5/19

Newspapers’ existential crisis

In 1996, Hewlett House was a dilapidated farmhouse, long empty and fast rotting. The Hewlett-Woodmere School District, which owned it, planned to demolish the 300-year-old structure to make way for a parking lot. Then the Nassau Herald started reporting on the historic home’s plight. more

6/21/19

Sixteen years later, 9/11 still hurts

The anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks is approaching as our country is convulsed by political, social and economic upheaval. There is plenty of work to do on these fronts, but . . . more

9/7/17

Honoring America, sitting, standing or lying down

What do an NFL player and a Google engineer have in common? Their stories have ignited an ongoing debate on freedom of speech at a time when . . . more

8/17/17

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