Since the horrific Hamas massacre of Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, antisemitism has skyrocketed in the United States and around the world.
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By Andrew R. Garbarino
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12/21/23
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A pervasive feeling of disappointment swept Long Island two weeks ago, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board formally voted to roll out congestion pricing in New York City.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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12/21/23
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Sadly, Jews have had their own relationship with trauma. From the pogroms to the Holocaust, this trauma has left a long-lasting effect on the Jewish people.
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By Shai Beloosesky
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12/21/23
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Many of us have seen the congressional sound bites. MAGA superstar Elise Stefanik, of New York’s 21st District, made mincemeat out of prestige college Presidents Claudine Gay of Harvard . . .
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By Alan J. Singer
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12/21/23
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On Dec. 13, the Long Island Power Authority board voted yet again to approve a raise in electric rates, this time over 11 percent for next year. Long Islanders have little choice but to absorb these price increases, as they have before.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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12/21/23
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As the assemblywoman representing District 18, I recognize that the foundation of a thriving democracy is the active participation of its citizens.
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By Taylor Darling
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12/21/23
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Seaford High School junior Emily Scimeca turned an extra credit writing assignment in class into a life lesson — and got the piece published to boot.
In October, Scimeca had a short story, …
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By Charles Shaw
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12/15/23
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Members of the Jewish community joined Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh at its annual menorah lighting on Dec. 7, signifying the beginning of the joyous holiday. The evening underscored the idea of …
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/15/23
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It’s not often that elementary students get to pick their classes, but a new enrichment program at Wantagh Elementary School is focused on choice. The revived initiative for third, fourth and …
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12/15/23
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Whether they were creating a soda volcano or finding out the best way to clean up oil, students at Seaford Middle School enjoyed learning about their world for the annual science fair. They presented …
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12/15/23
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