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If you know me, or at the very least, have read my past columns, you know I am a proponent of public education, having taught for four decades. I frequently mention my belief that trends and problems in education swing back and forth over the years. more
The year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-and-down economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. more
  Looking for a way to honor a veteran? Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the … more
Man pretending to be a fire inspector scams multiple Nassau County businesses out of thousands of dollars, according to police. more
Religious institutions have been under significant financial strain in recent years. Churches and synagogues have been sold, congregations scattered or merged with other communities, staff cut. more
Runs for Ronnie hosted its annual fundraiser to help raise money for cancer research at R.J. Daniel’s in Rockville Centre over the weekend.  more
It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more
Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham was charged with murder by county prosecutors who allege he strangled and killed Diane Cusick, 23, of New Hyde Park inside her car at the Green Acres Mall parking lot 54 years ago. more
Long Island Rail Road service has been restored between Rockville Centre and Valley Stream after it had been suspended because a person was struck by a train on Saturday morning. more
My father's untimely death has been brought into sharper focus by the departure of another significant man in my life, the Herald Community Newpapers’ executive editor, Scott Brinton. more
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