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Eric Kessler, at right, raced down the course for the Florida Atlantic University Owls track and field team. He has competed in several mid-distance events in the Maccabiah games in Israel this week.

When he heard that he had been selected to run for the US National Team in the Maccabiah, Eric Kessler, a Rockville Centre native and Florida Atlantic University track and field star, couldn’t … more

By John Maher | 7/24/13

Predawn sighting stirs a mother's soul

A brilliant beam of moonlight came through the window, waking me. The clock said 4:15 a.m., but a sense of mystery afoot propelled me out of bed. more

5/9/13

One way in which our society is unequal? Education.

Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more

4/25/13

If you can't win fairly, try changing the rules

If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a cheater. My rule applies to athletes who take steroids to gain an advantage over their competitors, or my neighbor who calls my tennis shots out of bounds even though he knows the balls were inside the line. more

1/31/13

Medicare: Who's scaring whom?

This week on the campaign trail, both the president and his challenger are trying to convince voters that the other is trying to destroy Medicare, the health insurance plan for the elderly. more

8/23/12

Marc Chagall's "L’acrobate" is among the works on display at Nassau County Museum of Art's newly opened exhibit.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

7/25/12

Florida fugitive arrested in Rockville Centre on murder charges

Members of the United States Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force teamed up with Nassau County police on Tuesday morning in Rockville Centre to arrest a man for an open warrant issued by Pinellas County, Fla. more

Aaron Axelson | 1/25/12

Down the rabbit hole to Boca Loca by the Sea

Time traveling has its risks. Last weekend, my sister and I visited our parents in Florida for a few days. You know those snake oil psychologists who say they can guide you back to the womb, should you care to go? I made the trip without their assistance last week, and it wasn’t pretty. more

Randi Kreiss | 8/11/11

Bounce dead wood from the rubber room

I was a teacher for years, so I know firsthand the challenges of the classroom, and I continue to be in awe of those who inspire the children they teach and honor the profession they have chosen. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/30/10

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