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The political news these days is dominated by two names, Biden and Trump. Because of his many criminal entanglements, Donald Trump wins the prize for the most coverage. But . . . more

6/29/23

Republicans on Long Island, including State Sen. Steve Rhoads, have expressed concern for the new bill, saying that it will drown out local issues emphasized during odd-numbered election years.

Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. Hochul believes the bill will … more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/5/24

Where’s Granny? Living in the backyard bin.

You may think this doesn’t have relevance for you, but you’re wrong, my friend. You may be 40 years old, running 7-minute miles and sprinting up the corporate ladder . . . more

6/29/23

‘Hunger in America is the ultimate obscenity’

My parents were worried the moment I laid eyes on the apartment for the very first time. It was the entire top floor of a car dealership just off what would eventually become Interstate 86, at the edge of the Finger Lakes region upstate. This would be my first apartment — my first home outside the family home where I grew up in Pennsylvania. more

By Michael Hinman | 10/26/23

The Seaford Middle School Service Club held a winter clothing drive for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. From left are Secretary Ryan Kind, Treasurer Michael Buck, co-adviser Amanda Robilotto, President Jake Wilhelm, co-adviser Julia Spellman and Vice President Jovie Hartmann.

Seaford students serve community with toy, clothing drives

Students in the Seaford School District have been pitching in to help others during the holiday season. The student council at Seaford High School organized a successful toy drive, while the middle … more

1/5/24

Addressing the Seaford School District faculty, George Couros discusses innovative ways to teach children.

George Couros hopes to bring some innovations to classrooms

As a new school year begins, Seaford School District administrators said they want to engage students in more innovative ways. On Aug. 30, faculty members packed into the high school auditorium … more

By Charles Shaw | 9/8/23

Forest Lake Elementary School second graders read to partners during a celebration on Dec. 20 to close out a fiction unit.

A celebration of reading at Forest Lake

For four months, second graders have been immersed in fiction books at Forest Lake Elementary School in the Wantagh School District. They celebrated the conclusion of the reading unit with a … more

1/5/24

AI can be a double-edged sword for society

Should we welcome artificial intelligence or be scared by it? Probably both more

By Ed Fare | 5/3/24

Members from the Wantagh Fire Department stopped by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation to deliver toys to children in need.

Spreading joy to those in need

Members of the Wantagh Fire Department have been actively engaged in spreading joy and support over the holiday season. On Dec.12, members from Engine 7 and other first responders teamed up with … more

1/5/24

Town of Hempstead officials spoke at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve last week about its annual Mulchfest. At the event, residents can have their Christmas tress turned into mulch. Leftover mulch is given to the goats who live at the preserve.

Say ‘bahhh” for the Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest

The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick to announce this year’s festivities — and … more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/19/24

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