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Mostly Cloudy Faith leaders back county protection bill
Legislation proposed by Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker requiring Nassau County Police to patrol houses of worship was answered with a chorus of near-unanimous support, as local clergy and …
Bike biz booms with summer sun
New bikeways connect local riders to Tobay Beach
In most locales, June is the month of weddings, graduations and Father’s Day. Long Island vegetable gardens boast newly sprouted greens. June is also the month that all species, sizes, colors …
Seaford commemorates war dead
The mood was as reflective as the day was sunny and warm, as marchers made their way up Washington Avenue in Seaford on Memorial Day to the sound of muffled drums. Scout troops, members of the …
Former deputy supervisor Walker enters guilty plea
Former Nassau County Chief Deputy Executive Richard “Rob” Walker pleaded guilty to a single count of obstruction of justice in federal court for the Eastern District of New York on May …
Seaford native presents paper at Oregon meeting
College senior Victoria Burke, of Seaford, recently traveled to the West Coast to present a college project to the 79th annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology’s (SfAA) — a …
‘Sun Truck’ comes to Seaford
The black and green utility truck looked like any other service vehicle as students ambled into the parking lot at Seaford High School on a sunny Wednesday morning last week. Drawn to the free bagels …
Locals debate Bolla proposal
The former gas station sits behind a chain-link fence, weeds sprouting between cracks in the asphalt. A brick cashier’s booth is remarkable only for its lack of broken windows or graffiti. At …
Business aids babies, mothers
Two years ago, Aliya Rua, of Seaford, now 17, wanted to start a business after stumbling on FabFitFun — an organization that puts together boxes full of items for women and girls. Rua, who is …
Seaford H.S. names valedictorian, salutatorian
Seaford High School is sending two successful Class of 2019 seniors into the college world in the fall. Valedictorian Lauren King and salutatorian Eric Schneider have both accomplished a lot during …
MacArthur coach wins 500th game
With a 2-1 victory over Lynbrook High School, the MacArthur High School Generals capped their 2019 baseball season with the 37th conference championship in their history, this year in A-1. McArthur …
Editorial
No matter the desperation, suicide isn’t the answer
When anyone, especially a teenager, dies by suicide, it is difficult to comprehend. We see the person, seemingly vibrant, alive, and we wonder how . . .
Jerry Kremer
Wanted: a presidential apology that will never happen
I haven’t seen an official announcement from the White House, but there’s a rumor that President Trump will declare a National Day of Apology, on which all elected Democrats and the media . . .