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The Biden administration has rightly proposed a massive $1.7 trillion infrastructure bill, dubbed the American Jobs Plan, to repair and restore . . . more

6/3/21

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . . more

5/13/21

Balancing the real world with the fake

If you spend any portion of your day watching the news on television, you’re no doubt confused about what is taking place in Washington. In a moment of reflection, it dawned on me that we are living in two worlds. more

2/4/21

John F. Kennedy High School students Hayley Kuhn, left, Dylan Lipman and Paige Lipman wheeled a cart full of donated snack items to Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Bellmore-JFK's Student Government Association pitches in during pandemic

Members of John F. Kennedy High School's Student Government Association are continuing to support their community while learning from home. Over the past few weeks, student leaders have mobilized … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/27/20

Students are 'All-In' on Human Relations Day at Lynbrook High School

Lynbrook High School’s Student Government Association hosted its annual Human Relations Day on Feb. 13 with great success. more

By Julia Swerdin | 2/27/20

Amy Flores, of South Bellmore, was recently named the executive director of the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs.

Meet the ‘Latina millennial’ heading the Office of Hispanic Affairs

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month by choosing a new executive director for the county’s Office of Hispanic Affairs. On Sept. 17, Amy Flores, of South Bellmore, was appointed to the position. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/17/19

New York prohibits guns for teachers, Rockville Centre Board of Education talks school safety

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that bans the arming of teachers in New York State on July 31 in an effort to protect students and teachers by keeping guns out of the classroom. more

By Jill Nossa | 8/22/19

The City Council, pictured on May 7, voted unanimously on July 16 on a $2.1 million bond measure.

Long Beach OKs $2.1 million bond for retirees

The City Council voted unanimously to approve a $2.1 million bond measure at its meeting on July 16 to cover separation payouts to 31 employees, but pledged to review the city’s payout practices … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/1/19

Sea Cliff Board of Trustees adopts $6M village budget

By Alyssa Seidman aseidman@liherald.com Village trustees voted unanimously to adopt the proposed 2019-20 budget on Monday night, which increased 1.9 percent from the previous fiscal year. Under … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/11/19

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, left, is being retried on charges that he accepted bribes from restaurateur Harendra Singh for political favors.

Jury begins deliberations in Mangano corruption case

The jury in the corruption retrial of former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda, began deliberations on Thursday. Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys presented closing … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 2/28/19

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