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Our communities need more doctors who look like me

I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor. more

By Shakia Miller | 3/8/24

Barry DeGroot of Inwood said street racing is a semi-regular occurrence on Sheridan Boulevard and Bayview Avenue in Inwood.

Road racing, a concern for everyone in the Five Towns

Illegal road racing remains a source of worry for Five Towns residents. more

By Parker Schug | 9/22/23

Runners and walkers take off at the start of the Brandeis 5K Run and Walk on June 11.

Photos: Brandeis 5K Run and Walk was a success

Tomar Shoham was the winner of the fourth annual Brandeis Hebrew Academy’s 5K Run and Walk on June 11 that honors the memory of Russell Friedman, who was a Brandeis parent and executive board member of the school on Frost Lane in Lawrence. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/25/23

Long Island students’ resources depend on race

A report just published by ERASE Racism explores how equitably educational resources are available across school districts on Long Island . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 6/23/22

Favorite Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, won the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 46,301.

Mo Donegal captures Belmont Stakes

A couple of hometown heroes in the thoroughbred horseracing industry celebrated a memorable victory Saturday after favored Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, drew away down the stretch to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/22

Democrats’ election perils have little to do with ‘wokeness’

In the wake of Democrats’ November election debacle, they are looking for who or what to blame. The initial targets are critical race theory, “wokeness,” and congressional progressives known as “the Squad” . . . more

By Alan Singer | 12/9/21

Slavery on L.I.: We should talk about it in school

I recently joined five Long Island high school students for a visit to the Joseph Lloyd Manor in Lloyd Harbor, the 18th-century site where many enslaved people of African descent lived. more

By Elaine Gross | 11/18/21

Critical race theory as critical thinking

The Florida state Board of Education recently banned the teaching of critical race theory because all topics taught in Florida schools must be “factual and objective” . . . more

By Alan Singer | 6/24/21

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