Some years back, I caved to familial pressure and agreed to bring a dog into our household. I had always had dogs while growing up — abroad — and they had enriched my life and the lives of others around the family. What I had not reckoned with was the paucity of facilities for dogs in Nassau County and its towns.
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1/20/10
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Missed the point — and made a point
To the Editor:
As I have been one of the letter writers regarding smashed pumpkins on Halloween, I would like to respond to the letter "Commends police on …
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1/15/10
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Let me give the residents of Rockville Centre a brief history on Fireman’s Field. In 1935, the Village of Rockville Centre set aside and dedicated a section of land on the south side of its sewer …
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Chief Mark Murray
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1/15/10
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Something must be done
To the Editor:
To those school officials and staff dismayed by the defeat of the school bond, perhaps the results of the vote are being misunderstood. Everyone who has a …
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1/6/10
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What are the editorial pages about?
Who writes editorials?
How do letters and guest columns get published?
These graphics offer some answers.
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12/31/09
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We should all be ashamed
To the Editor:
I worked the school bond vote the other day and I saw so much anger. I also saw pleasure and accomplishment from many people who had voted no and had …
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12/23/09
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An opportune time for a worthy project
To the Editor:
The Board of Education has taken a brave step and proposed renovating the high school to the tune of almost $32 million. There are some …
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12/9/09
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Championships are a tribute to the village
To the Editor:
South Side High School is truly soccer country. The boys’ soccer team captured the Nassau County championship, defeating previously …
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12/2/09
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Hire from within
To the Editor:
It is with a heavy heart that I write this in tribute to the greatest hero we have ever had in police service, dedicated to our public safety and quality of …
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11/25/09
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Needs specifics on school bond
To the Editor:
A full page article always gets my attention — including the High School View column, "Students need the best facility we can provide," in the …
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11/19/09
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