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Being a college trustee for 30 years, I have kept a close eye on trends in the field of higher education. I’m happy to see that many of our institutions are introducing new courses that reflect the changes that are happening. more

By Jerry Kremer | 8/25/22

Yes, voter fraud does exist

Voter fraud has been around since the creation of democracy, but that doesn’t make it right or mean we should allow it to continue or expand. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 6/30/22

White men have had no shortage of ‘problems’

Race and racism are in the news and on our minds. In response, many thoughtful commentaries have referred to W.E.B. Du Bois and James Baldwin, both of whom, in their day, wrote about the “Negro problem.” more

By Robert A. Scott | 10/21/21

Undocumented immigrants need relief, too

They rip roofs off houses under repair, wash dishes in restaurants and pick fruit and vegetables, among countless other jobs . . . more

3/11/21

College admission can’t be about cheating

The collegiate world was rocked last week when 50 (mostly wealthy) parents, including Long Island’s Lori Loughlin, of “Full House” fame, were accused of being part of a bribery and cheating scheme . . . more

3/22/19

The Town of Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals voted to remove a controversial curb cut on California Place South at the site of the 7-Eleven under construction on Austin Boulevard in Island Park after resident outcry.

Board votes to remove controversial driveway at 7-Eleven under construction in Island Park

After nearly a dozen residents showed up to the Town of Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals meeting last month to protest a controversial driveway at a 7-Eleven under construction in Island Park, the board announced on Feb. 7 that it has ordered the curb cut to be removed. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/14/19

The new 7-Eleven will be on the corner of Austin Boulevard and California Place South, across from the Starbucks.

Yet another 7-Eleven?: Island Park residents raise concerns about traffic

On a three-mile stretch of road from Oceanside to Long Beach, motorists encounter four 7-Elevens. There’s a fifth one on nearby Lawson Boulevard — and soon there will be a sixth, on Austin … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 9/20/18

Americana sampler ’round the old fire pit

I broke out of my liberal East Coast cocoon last week, and it was an intellectual trifecta: enlightening, disheartening and shocking. Apparently, I have been cosseted too long in our Long Island bubble. more

8/24/16

The mega-drought, coming to a neighborhood near you

I’ve come back from the future, and if you plan on going, you’d better wear your fire-retardant underwear. more

8/12/15

Can we really legislate sexual behavior?

As we prepare our young women for college, we must not forget “the talk” about how they can keep themselves safe. more

10/2/14

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