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Momentum builds to eliminate housing discrimination

The new year is off to a promising start in the effort to eliminate housing discrimination, with significant actions taken by the federal and state governments. Those actions, and related ones that are brewing . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 2/11/21

Bayville offers drop box for medications

Flushing or throwing away unwanted drugs was once encouraged, but no more. Although the traditional options of disposal ensured that the drugs would not fall into the wrong hands, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has found that aquatic life can be adversely affected, as well as that of humans. more

By Laura Lane | 2/5/21

Elmont UFSD susceptible to fiscal stress, comptroller reports

The Elmont Union Free School District is one of 22 districts across New York State deemed to be susceptible to fiscal stress, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli based … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/28/21

Resolve to monitor your mental health in 2021

Let’s say it like it was: 2020 was miserable. It was a horrid year for us all. Everyone — everyone — was affected to one degree or another by . . . more

1/7/21

Pastor, former Elmont Board of Education member dies at 87

The Rev. Kenneth Williams, a once-constant presence at the Dutch Broadway School and a calming voice on the Elmont Board of Education, died of a stroke on Dec. 16, at age 87. Williams was born to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 12/22/20

N.J. just legalized pot. N.Y. needs money. Well, then, why not?

New York state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with severe cutbacks and tax hikes likely on the way. Although there should be some relief coming at the federal level . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 12/17/20

Lynbrook resident Steve Grogan, second from right, was recently inducted into the New York State Veterans Hall of Honor. Above, from left, were Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Lynbrook American Legion Commander Bill Marinaccio and Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst.

Lynbrook resident inducted into Veterans Hall of Honor

Lifelong Lynbrook resident and U.S. Army veteran Steve Grogan was recently inducted into the New York state Veterans Hall of Honor. more

11/12/20

I’m smitten with Smitten and coveting Envy

My go-to source of comfort at this time of year is apples, particularly apples born and bred in New York state. One of the sweetest compensations for the end of summer and the turn toward winter . . . more

11/5/20

Oyster Bay High School alum and founder of education reform organization PWRNNOISE, Arianna Chetram, 20, surrounded by fellow advocates at a voting information table.

North Shore advocates work to get voters to show up on Election Day

As Election Day and the deadline to register to vote on Oct. 9 near, local political activists are urging people to cast their ballot. more

By Jennifer Corr | 10/8/20

Oceanside High School social studies teacher Jennifer Wolfe accepted the award and gave remarks during the meeting.

Oceanside educator is New York's Teacher of the Year

Jennifer Wolfe, an Oceanside High School social studies teacher, said she cried tears of joy when she received the call in mid-July that the New York State Education Department chose her as the state’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. “I just felt overwhelmed by the acknowledgement that my life’s work is important,” she said. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/21/20

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