As the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence.
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8/29/24
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Imagine a law introduced to fight hate and bigotry — yet it is so flawed that it inadvertently shields those very perpetrators from justice. That’s precisely what happened on Aug. 5, when the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority pushed through its so-called Mask Transparency Act — a law that, despite its intentions, opens the door to unintended consequences.
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By Seth Koslow
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8/29/24
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The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”
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By Peter King
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8/29/24
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Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/29/24
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Former Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to charges stemming from a superseding indictment, nearly closing the year-long legal saga.
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By Will Sheeline
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8/23/24
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School districts across Nassau County, including those on the North Shore, are grappling with state-imposed restrictions on cash reserves, even as they strive to balance fiscal responsibility with the need for emergency funds.
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By Will Sheeline
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8/23/24
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The Sea Cliff Civic Association brought the Roaring Twenties to life at the Great Gatsby Gala held at Foster Restaurant on Aug. 13.
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By Will Sheeline
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8/23/24
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The North Shore of Long Island is basking in the warm glow of the season.
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By Will Sheeline
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8/23/24
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The Town of Oyster Bay has partnered with Rocco’s Voice for Autism to install autism communication boards in various parks across the town.
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By Will Sheeline
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8/23/24
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The slogan “The War on Women” has largely been associated with the critical issue of women’s reproductive rights. With a presidential election coming in November, we have already heard the phrase being used not only in reference to federal races but also in local and state contests.
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By Brian Curran
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8/23/24
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