Now that state lawmakers in Albany have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s time to ensure that public safety, public health and quality-of-life concerns are addressed as part of the rollout process.
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By Jeffrey Reynolds
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4/8/21
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You may have heard that “play is the work of children” (famously touted by one of the first child development experts, Jean Piaget). Not only do we trust our kids to have fun while …
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Mightier
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2/17/21
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It nearly killed me. One of my grandkids said they “hate” books. They don’t read books except when one is assigned in school. Given the options of smartphones, TV and computers . . .
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1/7/21
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Landing in Bulgaria nearly 30 years ago, I felt as though I had stepped through a portal into another dimension. After a 24-hour trip, I at last arrived at Sofia International Airport . . .
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12/24/20
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Back to school globally means getting your children and yourself ready for a successful year without any unpleasant interruption to children's learning as well as interruptions to a parent’s …
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9/18/20
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The Family & Children’s Association, a nonprofit that supports children and families on Long Island who are homeless, recently named former Hempstead Town clerk Sylvia Cabana as their …
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8/26/20
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In the midst of a pandemic, the last thing we need is another outbreak of a highly contagious infection like measles. Unfortunately, the diligent work of stopping the spread of Covid-19 has, for many parents, meant falling behind on having their children routinely vaccinated.
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By Joshua Rocker, David Fagan and Charles Schleien
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8/14/20
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I write to you from the safety of my home, still absorbing the reality of so many loved ones lost to or still suffering from COVID 19 and it's comorbidities. But in this comfort of my home, I've …
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5/22/20
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Performances/On Stage
Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and …
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3/5/20
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Performances/On Stage
One Act FestivalA showcase of four original one act plays, presented by Adelphi University Dept. of Theatre, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 29, 2 …
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2/27/20
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