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A relief for Long Island’s senior community

For years, Long Island’s seniors have faced a daunting challenge: the ever-rising cost of prescription medications. In a region where the cost of living already stretches many budgets to the breaking point, our elderly neighbors have often been forced to make impossible choices between their health and their financial stability. Now, however, there is a ray of hope on the horizon for Nassau and Suffolk counties’ substantial senior population. more

8/23/24

Are masks worth outlawing? Check the dictionary.

I find that when spin doctors try to muddy an issue, it’s often a good idea to begin at the beginning and turn to a dictionary. For example, look up the word “mask,” and you get several definitions. As a noun, it means “a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people.” As a verb, it means “to conceal (something) from view.” Given the heated debate taking place in New York state right now, I found these meanings very telling, but allow me to share some background. more

By Jack Martins | 8/23/24

New Costco policy highlights double standard on ID’s

Costco, the popular warehouse retailer with multiple locations across Long Island, is making a significant change to its membership policy. As of the new update, customers will be required to scan the bar code or QR code associated with their membership cards at store entrances. more

By Ari Brown | 8/23/24

Hempstead deserves solutions, leadership from Blakeman

The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies. more

By Siela Bynoe | 8/23/24

Domagoj Patkovic from Portland, Oregon was charged with swatting and bomb threat schemes after targeting Jewish hospitals in Queens and Long Island.

Oregon man threatens Long Island, Queens Jewish community

A Portland, Oregon man was charged with swatting and bomb threats of a few Jewish hospital on Long Island and in Queens. more

By Melissa Berman | 8/21/24

Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product, tops the depth chart at quarterback for the Lions, who play four of their first five games on the road.

New era for Nassau C.C. football

Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/21/24

Singer Tony B, the featured performer each year, is acclaimed for his renditions of Jolson’s standards.

Celebrate the 'World's Greatest Entertainer' at annual Al Jolson Festival

Al Jolson was considered the “Greatest Entertainer” of his day, so it is no surprise that the annual Long Island Jolson Festival is celebrating 25 years next month, on Sept. 7. more

By Iris Wiener | 8/21/24

George Santos spoke to the press after leaving the courtroom, apologizing to the 3rd Congressional District and taking responsibility for his lies and fraud.

Former Congressman George Santos pleads guilty to identity theft and wire fraud

Infamous former congressman George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to charges of aggravated identity theft and wire fraud. more

By Will Sheeline | 8/19/24

Former congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty on Monday, although it is unclear what the terms of the plea deal are.

George Santos expected to plead guilty on Monday

Former New York Rep. George Santos is anticipated to plead guilty on Monday to federal charges stemming from fraudulent activities during his 2022 midterm campaign, according to sources familiar with … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/17/24

One of the three new beach condition signs on the boardwalk, this one at Riverside Boulevard, by the city’s central lifeguard headquarters.

Headed to the Long Beach sand? Check the surfboard

Summertime in Long Beach is filled with fun on the sand and in the ocean. Residents and visitors swim, surf, play volleyball, build sandcastles. It can all be good at the beach, but it can also … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 8/16/24

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