Monday, April 21, 2025
|
April 22 might not jump out on your calendar like a holiday or a long weekend, but maybe it should. On Earth Day, which has been around for over 50 years, we are urged us to pay attention to the …
more
4/18/25
|
|
It is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the vital contributions of volunteers and encourage others to take part in acts of service.
more
4/11/25
|
|
The 54 public libraries in Nassau County and the 53 in Suffolk have long been pillars of knowledge and civic engagement.
More than just buildings filled with books, they are hubs of learning and …
more
4/4/25
|
|
Recent actions by the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies to remove web pages highlighting the contributions of Black, Hispanic and female veterans raise a critical question: Are we confusing history with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives? And more important, what does the loss of historical information mean for present and future generations?
more
3/28/25
|
|
This month marks five years since Covid-19 upended our world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 1.2 million Americans died from the virus, including 86,000 New Yorkers.
more
3/21/25
|
|
In an age when misinformation and secrecy can cloud public trust, the need for open government has never been more pressing. That’s why Sunshine Week — March 16 to 22 this year — a nonpartisan national initiative championing public access to information, is more than just an observance. It is a call to action.
more
3/14/25
|
|
The death of Hazel Dukes, at age 92, last weekend marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in civil rights leadership, with special significance for Long Island.
more
3/7/25
|
|
In New York state, there is no law in place that protects survivors of sexual assault if they were voluntarily intoxicated during the crime.
more
2/28/25
|
|
Throughout the year, we take time to celebrate mothers, fathers, military veterans, educators, grandparents and others who have made an impact on of our lives, and continue to.
more
2/21/25
|
|
The recent controversy surrounding Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s creation of an armed civilian unit has sparked intense debate.
more
2/14/25
|