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President Biden has his work cut out for him

We will need years, if not decades, to unravel and repair the damage that President Trump has done to the nation with his politics and policies. more

1/21/21

The New York State Education Department permitted the Lawrence schools kosher food distribution program to operate for at least one more week, while awaiting requested information.

State Education Department extends Lawrence kosher food program one week

Lawrence School District officials said that the State Education Department has allowed the kosher food distribution program that provides up to 21,000 households with food every Wednesday was extended another week, Jan. 20, while the SED awaits data from the school district. The program is a partnership between the Lawrence School District and Lawrence-based Elite Caterers. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/14/21

Resolve to monitor your mental health in 2021

Let’s say it like it was: 2020 was miserable. It was a horrid year for us all. Everyone — everyone — was affected to one degree or another by . . . more

1/7/21

Volunteers from several groups wrapped many Christmas gifts to give to families in need.

Five Towns groups serve as ancillary Santa Clauses

Cedarhurst-based Rock and Wrap It Up! partnered with the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, Independent Coach, individual donors , the Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns, Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339, local scout troops, the New York Giants and Yankees, Publishers Clearing House, State Farm of Valley Stream, Suburbia Prime Meats and Under 5’ 10 of Cedarhurst to bring more than 4,000 gifts, including 200 books to more than 800 people on Christmas Eve. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/5/21

Harold Capone Jr. was a lifelong Inwood resident who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Lifelong Inwood resident Harold Capone Jr., 72

In the eyes of family and friends of Inwood resident and military veteran Harold Capone Jr., he was a man of many interests who would also do anything to help those he cared about. The … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 12/23/20

N.J. just legalized pot. N.Y. needs money. Well, then, why not?

New York state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with severe cutbacks and tax hikes likely on the way. Although there should be some relief coming at the federal level . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 12/17/20

Donations of unwrapped gifts will be accepted at State Sen. Todd Kaminsky's office through Dec. 18.

Kaminsky hosting holiday toy drive

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) is hosting a holiday toy drive to benefit local children in need. Donations of unwrapped gifts will be accepted at Kaminsky's district … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 12/1/20

I’m smitten with Smitten and coveting Envy

My go-to source of comfort at this time of year is apples, particularly apples born and bred in New York state. One of the sweetest compensations for the end of summer and the turn toward winter . . . more

11/5/20

Thanksgiving food donations can be sent to State Sen. Todd Kaminsky's office in Rockville Centre until Nov. 24.

Kaminsky to sponsor Thanksgiving food drive

With the holdiay season approaching, the office Ninth District State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) will be begin accepting donations for a Thanksgiving turkey/food drive. Suggested items … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 11/5/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, above with Rabbi Anchelle Perl, was re-elected with 52 percent of the vote.

Dead heat in 21st District

As of midnight on election night, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for Congress and the State Legislature tricky, if not … more

By Scott Brinton and Matthew Ferremi | 11/4/20

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