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There has been a lot of progress made in the rebuilding efforts since Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island in late October, but there is still work to be done. The Long Island Volunteer Center is in need of volunteers to help those impacted by the storm. more

12/21/12

Wild Ones’ Long Island Chapter hosted its first ‘Walkie Talkie’ event in Freeport last month, so its members and the community could learn about their trees. Arborist Olivia Calandra, left, discussed the unique characteristics of a maple leaf.

Long Island Wild Ones chapter holds first 'Walkie Talkie' event

The Long Island chapter of Wild Ones held its first “Walkie Talkie” event last month, in collaboration with the Stearns Park Civic Association of Freeport. more

By Jessica Ren | 7/22/23

Hochul should sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act

If we are going to save the planet, we need to start by saving the bees. Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat . . . more

By Adrienne Esposito | 7/27/23

Q: How can I make family gatherings more enjoyable for family members who have hearing difficulty?

A: The family is gathered for Thanksgiving dinner. Young and old are laughing, sharing fond memories and catching up on the latest. It is a warm, joyful scene – unless you notice … more

Dr. Lawrence Cardano, Au.D | 11/28/14

Education Law

Q: Are my child's private Facebook postings truly confidential? A: Maybe not. It has long been the law that schools can look at and use social media postings done outside … more

By Lynn M. Brown | 7/22/15

Boy Scouts in Troop 123 are working around the community to place ‘No Dumping’ medallions on storm drains, in an effort to protect the environment.

In Town of Hempstead, Boy Scout Troop 123 helps keep bays clean

Boy Scout Troop 123 is doing their part to keep the environment and the bays clean in the Town of Hempstead. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/10/24

Volunteers at the Garden at St. Francis have been hard at work prepping the bustling farm for its first farm stand. At the garden’s Pollinator Day celebration, Patricia Ladarola worked the land.

Farm stand season returns to Garden at St. Francis

The Garden at St. Francis Episcopal Church has had a busy couple weeks, preparing for its first farm stand of the season. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/22/23

Local news is good for business

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, which has been introduced in Congress, would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. more

By Dean Ridings | 7/27/23

Who do L.I.’s congressmen really represent?

In the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater . . . more

By Stanley B. Bergman | 10/5/23

The Friedberg JCC held a special celebration for Tu BiShvat, a Jewish holiday that is often embraced as a day to celebrate the environment.

Celebrating Tu BiShvat, it’s all for the trees

Everyone knows that in the U.S., the planet and environment are celebrated on Earth Day, which falls on April 22, welcoming in a season of new growth. more

By Jordan Vallone | 2/16/24

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