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Meadow Elementary School in Baldwin celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with its first Hispanic Heritage Assembly on Oct. 13, bringing Spanish and Latin American music, dance and cultural traditions to students through interactive performances by Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Company.
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By Christina Arlotta
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10/23/26
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For more than a decade, Michaelle Solages has represented the community where she grew up, focusing on projects she says are meant to improve residents’ quality of life.
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By Hailey Fulmer
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10/23/26
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Up until a few months ago, A.I. was in the news but not dominating it. In July, Geoffrey Hinton, who’s been called “the godfather of A.I.,” warned lawmakers that humanity could lose control of it within a year if proper safeguards were not established. Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has been arguing that robust ethical and technical guardrails are needed to prevent misuse or loss of control.
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By Jerry Kremer
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10/23/26
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The Chabad of Bellmore-Merrick-Wantagh is offering opportunities for community members of different ages to connect with their Jewish heritage through hands-on Hebrew school lessons, adult education and a Pink Challah Bake in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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By Julia Gillego
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10/23/26
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These are just a few examples of how the county has sought to delay a collision with fiscal reality, and hearings on the administration’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget are proving that the budgetary mirage has just about evaporated.
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By Arnold W. Drucker
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10/23/26
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Can we agree that a flagrant display of indecency should end any candidate’s quest for office, especially the presidency? The president must model moral leadership, compassion, forgiveness and inspiration. How have we spiraled so far away from those American ideals of American excellence?
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By Randi Kreiss
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10/23/26
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The issues are serious. The differences between the candidates are stark and real, as are the differences between the two major parties, and indeed among the American people. I’m strongly supporting Bruce Blakeman as the leader the state needs at this defining moment.
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By Peter King
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10/23/26
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Think about what actually touches your week. The state legislators you elect decide how much aid flows to your school district, which shapes your property tax bill. They write the laws on housing, transportation and public safety. Your town officials decide whether that pothole gets fixed, how your parks are maintained and what gets built on the empty lot down the street. Judges on your ballot will rule on cases involving your neighbors, and maybe one day, you. These races are often decided by a few hundred votes, sometimes fewer. In a local contest, your single ballot carries real weight.
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10/23/26
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East Rockaway High School’s Future Fridays program gives all 89 seniors dedicated classroom time to work on college applications, explore career paths and prepare for life after graduation.
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By Kayla Dechter
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10/23/26
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The Locust Valley Central School District has recently joined a nationwide legal effort seeking to hold social media companies accountable for their impact on students’ mental health.
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By Will Sheeline
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10/23/26
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