Long Islanders have all kinds of non-romantic love affairs. They love their school boards, their teachers and their garbage collectors, and they even show some love for . . .
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6/1/23
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In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . .
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5/18/23
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It feels like so many drivers are in a constant rush these days, but that’s no excuse to ignore the posted speed limits.
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5/18/23
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Most Long Islanders are rightly confused about who is responsible for our ever-rising electricity bills. We get our electric bills from PSEG, yet there's also the Long Island Power Authority, as well as National Grid. Who does what?
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By Fred Harrison
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2/23/23
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Caroling, additional seasonal music, tasty treats, crafts in the gymnasium and toys for young children, Santa Claus, elves and the Inwood Fire Department were all part of the fifth annual Five Towns Community Center Christmas tree lighting in Lawrence on Dec. 9.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/15/22
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Nassau County will celebrate Hanukkah on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building at 1550 Franklin Ave., in Mineola on Thirsday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/12/22
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As a former state official, I get many questions from readers, clients and friends about our political leaders. Lately, the most frequent one is, what do I think of Gov. Kathy Hochul?
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1/27/22
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There has been a fixation on comparison throughout the coronavirus pandemic. First came the comparison of cases, the seismic shock of northern Italian coronavirus news . . .
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By Jemima Denham
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8/5/21
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Holiday images lit up the night of Dec. 15, as Ogden Elementary School in Valley Stream put on what parents and school officials dubbed a “a mini Jones Beach light show” to help celebrate …
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/22/20
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Q. We were thinking about adding systems to our house for security, temperature control, sprinklers and lighting. Our grandson has it, and installed it himself. What we’re wondering is . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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12/11/20
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