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Long Island’s water supply is endangered
There’s an invisible lifeline across Long Island that sustains us all — our aquifer system. These underground reservoirs — the source of every drop of water that flows from our taps . . . more
L.I. is making strides on the environmental front
April 22 is Earth Day, when we come together as a nation — and a planet — to celebrate the natural world and renew our vows to protect the environment from harm. In honor of Earth Day five years ago . . . more
Let’s keep up the great work in Nassau County
News about an FDA approval for the coronavirus vaccine is monumental, but we must not allow it to lull us into a false sense of complacency. This war isn’t over . . . more
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We can’t overlook the hardships of our L.I. neighbors
When I first came to the Herald in January to cover Long Beach, I took in what most others see — the fine beaches, the beautiful boardwalk, the tony restaurants on Park Avenue and the cool, funky bars on the West End. But the coronavirus peeled back the layers fast . . . more
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In 2020, let’s resolve to save L.I.’s aquifers
In January 2018, officials in Cape Town, South Africa, issued a dire warning: In three months, the city of 4 million people would run out of water unless urgent conservation action was taken. The city was fast counting down to what officials called “Day Zero.” more
50 years on, and the space race still resonates
This past week marked the 50th anniversary of the safe return of the Apollo 11 crew after a 476,000-mile round trip to the moon. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins splashed down . . . more
More than 1,000 people packed the Cradle of Aviation lobby on Saturday to witness the descent of a one-third-scale model of the lunar excursion module, timed to the exact moment that the craft touched down on the moon 50 years earlier
Thousands on L.I. celebrate Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary
At around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, the lobby of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City — packed with more than 1,000 people of all ages — was largely quiet except for the iconic beeps, or … more
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Hey, N.Y.C., hands off L.I.’s water
New York City wants Long Island’s water. We shouldn’t give it to the city, period. Here’s the thing: If granted state approval, the city could just take it. more
Wheelchairs and public transportation
Q. My question is about handicapped requirements. I’m in a wheelchair, and I work in the city and take public transportation. I’m wondering why it took so long for the City of New York to do anything about handicapped access . . . more
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The great Republican tax scam
In the coming weeks, many of us will be busy with — that is, distracted by — holiday preparations. December has traditionally been a time to tune out Washington political wrangling. This year is no time to check out, however. more
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