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Send a message to Albany to fix bad criminal justice laws

Of all the columns I’ve written for the Heralds, none has generated more vigorous comment than my last one, “Criminals’ early release threatens public safety,” in the Dec. 12-18 issue. People have reached out to me to share their concern and outrage . . . more

1/3/20

Clara's world

The holiday treat makes its annual return. more

12/12/19

American Water Works Co. announced in a press release Nov. 20 that it would sell its New York operation to Liberty Utilities for $608 million in cash.

New York American Water to be sold for $608M

American Water Works Co. announced in a Nov. 20 press release that it would sell its New York operation to Liberty Utilities for $608 million cash. The deal follows years-long criticism from Nassau … more

By Alyssa Seidman and Bridget Downes | 12/5/19

Our focus on vets shouldn’t begin and end on Veterans Day

Neighboring Suffolk County is home to the largest population of veterans of any county in New York state — a proud distinction that also gives us Long Islanders a profound responsibility to provide them with all the services they need. more

By Monica Martinez and Ann-Marie K. Foster | 11/14/19

Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge

The greatest long-term threat to Nassau County may not be property taxes. It’s likely the climate crisis. That’s why we were surprised that the county hasn’t signed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge. more

11/8/19

On offshore wind power, let’s not get blown over

My column two weeks ago generated significant interest and input on New York’s proposed offshore wind power projects and their potential negative effects on Long Island’s commercial fishing industry. That led me to dig further into the subject. more

11/1/19

Terrence Batts conducting the Lawrence High School orchestra in 2015. He said he was kept out of Honors classes as a student in the 1960s and ’70s, despite his clear academic abilities. Many students of color, he said, are automatically placed in lower-track classes, without regard to what he calls “intellectual heft.”

Reshaping class discussion on race and culture

Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.” more

By Jeff Bessen and Briana Bonfiglio | 10/17/19

Fine oceanfront dining, even after summer

Summer fun need not end on Labor Day, thanks to Alex Jacobson, who owns both the New York Beach Club (members only) and its restaurant, which is open to the public on weekend evenings. more

By Terry Biener | 9/10/19

New York American Water’s Starfire Court treatment facility in Valley Stream.

Report: Baldwin water bills among L.I.’s highest

“A dramatic increase has been noted once they changed the meters,” Baldwin resident Liz Victoria said, speaking of a recent spike in her New York American Water bill. Her experience has been … more

By Peter Belfiore and Bridget Downes | 9/5/19

Staying sober through the higher power of hope, and friends

I will have been sober for exactly 32 years this week. It’s a joyful anniversary, one that I’m sharing only to inspire others who may need to quit drinking but don’t think they can. more

8/30/19

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