Gov. Kathy Hochul recently unveiled a proposal as part of her fiscal year 2026 executive budget aimed at virtually eliminating smartphone use in New York’s public schools, emphasizing the need for “distraction-free learning statewide.”
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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2/7/25
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Baldwin High School senior Payton Dulin was among 805 girls’ and boys’ basketball players nominated to play in this year’s McDonald’s All American Games at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 1.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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2/7/25
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The chilly winds of February couldn’t stop Baldwin from turning out in full force for the highly anticipated Chili Cook-Off hosted at The Irish Pub on Feb. 2.
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The African American History Museum of Nassau County hosted a celebration of Black History Month featuring a special art showcase by secondary school students from Baldwin School District.
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New York State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin felt that hosting another swearing-in ceremony seemed “very repetitive,” having already taken her oath of office in 2019.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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2/7/25
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History was made Feb. 2 when Nassau County hosted its first-ever girls’ wrestling tournament at Bethpage High School with more than 100 entrants from over 20 districts.
Champions were …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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2/7/25
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After much political push-pull, this unbearable tax is upon us all. As far north as 60th Street in Manhattan — Central Park — is included in this over-reaching, overpriced tax that hits drivers and train riders alike going into Manhattan, but luckily, not as they are leaving Manhattan.
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By Alexis Weik
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2/7/25
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Last month I traveled to Washington, joining many Nassau County Republicans, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th president.
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By Peter King
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2/7/25
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One of my pet peeves is our national airline system.
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By Jerry Kremer
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2/7/25
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For years, the county has imposed a $100 administrative fee on red-light camera violations, despite a state law limiting fines to $50 per violation.
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By Seth Koslow
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2/7/25
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