State Sen. Dean Skelos, the Senate’s majority leader and one of the most powerful elected leaders in Albany, is refuting a story aired by WNBC on Thursday, reporting that U.S. Attorney Preet … more

From the urgent, breaking news reports last week, one might have thought that a young, dynamic world leader was cut down in his prime. However, it was actually the 90-year-old king of Saudi Arabia . . . more

Last week, President Obama and Governor Cuomo gave their annual addresses on the nation and state, and both focused a good portion of their speeches on education. While both placed a heavy emphasis on charter schools, they were far apart on other issues. more

Governor Cuomo certainly puts the “bully” in bully pulpit. In his State of the State address . . . more

The decision earlier this month by Nassau Regional Off Track Betting to establish a gaming facility in Westbury has been met with strong opposition . . . more

One thing that can be said about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State speech on Jan. 21 was that he didn’t shy away from most of the hard issues. more

The Freeport School District has secured over $11 million in grants this year for a variety of enrichment and recreational programs as well as support services for students and teachers. Gerard … more

Freeport’s own “Irish Writer” Tom Phelan latest novel, “Lies the Mushroom Pickers Told,” is due out next week. It is his sixth novel about the lives and times of dear old Ireland, and is a … more

Broadway will be coming to Wantagh next week, as the high school Drama Club will be presenting “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” There will be five shows, with curtain opening Wednesday night. more

As technology offers students access to online learning anytime and anywhere, some teachers are taking advantage of its benefits by introducing a flipped classroom method of instruction. more