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Rory Kaplan of Bellmore pens powerful memoir about life after trauma

Growing up is challenging, and individual circumstances may make it easier — or much harder. For 68-year-old Rory Kaplan, the latter rang true. more

By Rachele Terranova | 1/12/24

Dylan Stone, a seventh grade coder at Grand Avenue, working on his task.

Bellmore-Merrick middle schools compete in annual hackathon

Teams from Merrick Avenue and Grand Avenue middle schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District faced off in a inter-district Hackathon last month. more

1/12/24

Nature runs wild at the park, and on top of the summit, there’s a large pond with dozens of types of birds.

Taking a wintertime stroll at the Town of Hempstead's Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve

Town of Hempstead residents will tell you that there’s no place like the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/12/24

The Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve is the epitome of a nature preserve. Maintained by the Town of Hempstead, the once-landfill turned park is open year round to residents of the town and beyond.

Taking a wintertime stroll at Levy Park

Town of Hempstead residents will tell you that there’s no place like the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/12/24

Dave Denenberg and Bellmore-Merrick Central District Alternative Program Director Eric Arlin, both far right, at the food drive drop-off.

Merrick Kiwanis donates food to community cupboard

The Merrick Kiwanis Club teamed up with the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for its annual food and toy drive. more

By Rachele Terranova | 1/12/24

We must impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The United States is at a crossroads. For too long, leaders at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the crisis unfolding on our southern border. Indeed, that porous border has fueled both a national drug crisis and a migrant crisis, which threaten to undermine the safety of Americans in communities across the country. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 1/12/24

Trickle of funding reveals Blakeman’s skewed priorities

To date, Nassau County has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $85.2 million more in settlements from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Of that combined sum of approximately $470 million, Nassau County has to date only committed roughly $86 million and dispersed $7 million. more

By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | 1/12/24

We must act like we own this democracy

When I was in prison for my nonviolent anti-nuclear actions, one of my disciplines was to write something for publication every day — a letter to the editor, an opinion piece, a book review, or even mediocre poetry. One hundred percent of my writing was in opposition to nuclear weapons. more

By Tom Hastings | 1/12/24

Some New Year’s resolutions I’d suggest for Albany

A few days ago, we rang in the new year, filled with optimism about the new beginnings we hope 2024 will bring us. more

By Steve Rhoads | 1/12/24

Defending the honor of those who defend our streets

Being a law enforcement officer is an essential role in our society, yet today it’s a job that faces a growing stigma. A Siena College poll conducted last July revealed significant concern among New Yorkers about public safety, with 61 percent expressing worry about becoming a crime victim and 51 percent saying they felt uneasy about their safety in public spaces. Adding to this, an overwhelming 87 percent of respondents perceived crime as a serious issue in our state. more

By Ed Ra | 1/12/24

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