New York Islanders captain, and King Clancy Award winner, Anders Lee, will be bringing his beloved fundraising initiative back to Long Island next month.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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Members of the East Meadow Fire Department hosted an engaging and educational presentation for students last month in the East Meadow School District’s Extended School Year program.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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Among slews of cover bands and various types of entertainment acts this summer, Nassau County has also welcomed popular bands that most people recognize, to its lakeside concert venue in Eisenhower Park.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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After performing at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and numerous jazz festivals, Guy Mintus returned home to the East Meadow Public Library last month to perform with his musical and life partner, Naama Nachum.
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By Brian Norman
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8/23/24
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Following several reported scams, that have led to arrests in Nassau County, the county is reminding residents to be vigilant and know the warning signs of potential scams.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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The slogan “The War on Women” has largely been associated with the critical issue of women’s reproductive rights. With a presidential election coming in November, we have already heard the phrase being used not only in reference to federal races but also in local and state contests.
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By Brian Curran
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8/23/24
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Yes, I think we can all agree that New York City’s roads are too crowded, the air is too polluted, and a lot of money is needed to improve mass transit, but the plan to charge commuters $15 to enter Manhattan — on top of the tolls they’re already paying — that was recently put on hold by Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t the way to go.
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By Saul Schachter
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8/23/24
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A concerning trend has emerged in Nassau County under the leadership of County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and the Republican legislative majority. Their approach, which prioritizes headline-grabbing issues over effective governance, is already proving costly to county taxpayers.
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By Debra Mulé
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8/23/24
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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.
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8/23/24
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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.
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By Jack Martins
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8/23/24
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