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Fair Nassau Community College revokes mandatory mask policy
Nassau Community College revoked its short-lived mandatory masking policy for all individuals
Balloon Mission is up and away to save
Where do helium-filled balloons go when they’re released into the sky? Cynthia Seibold had that same question. And she discovered that the old axiom was true: What goes up must come down. …
Wind Symphony performs at annual state conference
They marched passed the crowd of parents, stowed their luggage on the bus and set off for Rochester, escorted by a motorcade of fire trucks.
Santa Claus pays visit to military kids
Military families from around the area shared a hot meal Dec. 4 and had a surprise visit from everybody’s favorite man from the North pole. About 30 children, with parents either active duty or …
Woodmere Club suit dismissed by court
The future of the Woodmere Club land remains unclear after federal court on Dec. 1 dismissed two developers’ $200 million lawsuit against the villages of Lawrence and Woodsburgh and the Town of Hempstead.
Empire Wind Project
Construction on horizon for the South Shore wind farm
The winds of change are slowly coming from the east — but they are coming as a Norway-based energy company readies to set up shop in Island Park. Equinor — a multibillion-dollar …
Winter Festival makes a triumphant return
Dozens of community members bundled up and jumped into the holiday spirit at the annual Franklin Civic Association’s Winter Festival and tree lighting at the Rath Park Gazebo in Franklin Square on …
Mayor Murray receives lifetime achievement award
Hundreds gathered at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Saturday, Dec. 3, for the Friends of Mercy Hospital’s 86th annual Mercy Ball.
A hospital committed to helping the caregivers
Caring for the caregivers at Glen Cove Hospital
Nancy White and Christine Mills met in 2018, when they answered an ad for volunteers at Glen Cove Hospital. Sitting next to each other at the orientation, the retired nurses immediately bonded, …
Freeport showcases young entrepreneurs at Rec Center expo
Children, teenagers and young adults experienced running their own businesses for a day at the Young Entrepreneurs Expo at the Freeport Recreation Center, selling everything from jewelry to hair …
Community
Natalia Suaza is crowned Miss Teen Long Island
She lacked any formal training or previous experience in the pageant circuit, but newcomer Natalia Suaza took the local pageant world by storm after capturing the crown for Miss Teen Long Island 2023 …
Singing his way to the top
Malverne High School sophomore Michael Lawless said he felt a mix of surprise and excitement when he was recently selected to participate in the prestigious National Honor Choir Conference.
Wantagh-based temple celebrates Torah restoration
Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh recently took a giant step forward in unifying its diverse congregation by hosting a weekend-long spiritual Torah restoration.
Editorial
Roosevelt’s address to the nation, Dec. 8, 1941
"Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy . . ."
Op-Ed
The red wave that wasn’t, and the crime wave that isn’t
Despite expectations, Republicans ended up underperforming on Nov. 8. Although they narrowly captured the House, Democrats kept the Senate and even managed to flip multiple state chambers blue . . .
Randi Kreiss
No, Gwyneth, I will not buy your face cream
In this season of marathon shopping, I started wondering why I buy what I buy. There are millions of choices when it comes to our cosmetics and cars and food and OTC meds and clothing and shoes and . . .
Op-Ed
Facing life — and death — with peace and love
John Casciani died last weekend. You don’t know him, but trust me, he wouldn’t want anyone to fuss over him. He came into this world quietly 88 years ago . . .