Tom Suozzi appointed co-chair of border security task force

Congressman Tom Suozzi and Henry Cuellar launched the Democrats for Border Security Task Force today. The group of 26 House Democrats is dedicated to addressing the country’s immigration and border …

Navigating New York’s redistricting saga

New maps shift political balance

This is the third story in a series exploring the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. The State …

North Shore Schools looking to cut costs

North Shore faces $7 million deficit

The North Shore School District is facing a tough series of fiscal years ahead largely due to the continued impact of the 2022 deal with the Long Island Power Authority, causing the district to lose …

Glenwood Fire Company honors two members for 50 years of service

The Glenwood Fire Company recently celebrated a remarkable milestone, honoring long-time members John Mahoney and Robert Brown for their 50 years of unwavering service to the community. The event, …

$477,000 collaboration to help oyster reefs

New project is ‘Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay’

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at restoring the once-thriving oyster populations of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor, the Town of Oyster Bay has embarked on a transformative project called …

Raising awareness about Alzheimer’s

An Alzheimer’s Community Forum will be taking place in Glen Cove. The event, implemented by the Long Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, is open to the general public. It aims …

Santos announces comeback bid, challenges LaLota amid controversy

Former disgraced GOP Congressman George Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives last December, announced Thursday night that he’s running for Congress again, this time …

COLUMNIST

St. Patrick’s is so much bigger than one day

St. Patrick’s Day is in reality no longer a one-day festive occasion celebrated on March 17, but an almost three-week-long celebration full of parades, luncheons, dinners and parties.

COLUMNIST

Where do our young leaders fit in the age debate?

It’s a common refrain your well-meaning, often younger friend or coworker might tell you to dampen your fears of getting older: “Age is just a number.”

EDITORIAL

Shining light where government remains dark

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance,” President James Madison once said. “And a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.”

COLUMNIST

Another attack on the middle class

If you ask New Yorkers what they want from their state government, you’ll hear the same complaints over and over: Everything has gotten too expensive. Taxes are crushing. Our streets are less safe than they used to be. The migrant crisis is making life worse for everyone.