Thursday, May 22, 2025
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As college dorm rooms empty across the nation, millions of parents are preparing for a significant homecoming. Your freshman is returning — perhaps changed, certainly tired, and undoubtedly …
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5/16/25
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Mothers aren’t simply caregivers or beloved relatives. They are the architects of family life, the silent engineers who bind generations together with sacrifice, patience and unwavering love.
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5/9/25
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Quality public education not only prepares our children for bright futures, but also increases communities’ property values, attracts new residents, reduces crime and promotes social mobility.
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5/5/25
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Every May for more than 60 years, the United States has taken the time to celebrate a crucial force in its economy: the small-business owner. This year during National Small Business Week, May 4 to …
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4/28/25
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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 …
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4/18/25
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It is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the vital contributions of volunteers and encourage others to take part in acts of service.
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4/11/25
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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 …
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4/4/25
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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?
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3/28/25
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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.
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3/21/25
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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.
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3/14/25
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