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Long Island’s energy future: vision vs. mirage

For decades, gas pipelines and other delivery infrastructure have been a reliable cash cow for utility companies, which recover the costs of building their distribution systems from our utility bills . . . more

By Anshul Gupta and Gordian Raacke | 1/12/23

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.

Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment

Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more

By James Bernstein | 1/12/23

U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos has yet to directly respond to questions about his claimed work and education history, as well as where hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned his campaign originated from. Now he's facing additional questions about whether his claims his grandparents escaped the Holocaust are true.

Santos claims grandparents were Holocaust survivors challenged

George Santos faces growing scrutiny over where he has worked, where he went to school, and where his seemingly sudden wealth has come from. But now the U.S. Representative-elect is being questioned about something much different: Is he a descendant of Holocaust survivors? more

By Michael Hinman | 12/22/22

Fusion can augment clean-energy creation

It existed for just five seconds — but it was enough to power a home for an entire day. more

12/15/22

Miss Long Island Teen 2023 Natalia Suaza, from Valley Stream, joined by Miss Long Island Pageants executive director Leanne Baum, and Miss Long Island 2023 Lianne Webb, from Baldwin.

Lianne Webb, Natalia Suaza take home crowns

Lianne Webb and Natalia Suaza stood out from among dozens of contestants from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, crowned winners of Miss Long Island and Miss Teen Long Island. more

By Daniel Offner | 12/1/22

‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms

Hearings are getting under way on a proposal to socialize energy on Long Island. It would make the Long Island Power Authority the region’s sole entity responsible for keeping our lights on. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 12/1/22

The challenges for the Long Island Four

Once upon a time, there was a group known as the Long Island Nine. They were the nine Republican state senators . . . more

12/1/22

Mental Health Association of Nassau County is hosting their inaugural Overdose Prevention & Awareness Walk Saturday, Oct. 8 at  Jones Beach State Park Field 5. Above, the nonproft's Executive Director Jeff McQueen.

Overdose Awareness and Prevention Walk at Jones Beach, Saturday

The Mental Health Association of Nassau County is hosting their inaugural Overdose Prevention & Awareness Walk Saturday, Oct. 8 at Jones Beach State Park Field 5. more

By Alexa Anderwkavich | 10/7/22

Hislon Jewelers on Merrick Road in Merrick has its roots in the famous Hislon Watches, from Jeff Kaspar’s family. From left were Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Business and Marketing Manager and wife Adrien Ricci, son Rocco, owner Jeff Kaspar, President of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce Ira Reiter, jejweler Ibo and his son Ali, Merrick Chamber of Commerce member Joe Baker and County Legislator Steve Rhoads.

From Turkey to Long Island, Merrick jeweler runs a gem of a business

It’s been 12 years since Jeff Kaspar brought Hislon from Turkey to Long Island. But the owner of Hislon Jewelers is finding plenty of success — in Merrick. more

By Alexa Anderwkavich | 10/6/22

Top Lawyer honorees enjoying dinner during the awards ceremony with friends, family and loved ones.

Top Lawyers honored during annual Heritage Club event

Deserving attorneys from across the region gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage on Sept. 13 to be honored at the Third Annual Herald Top Lawyers Awards Gala. Honorees were awarded for their … more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 9/29/22

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