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As superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, I am proud to reflect on how our district has embraced and advanced STEM education, transforming it from a specialized field into an essential component of our curriculum that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 5/31/24

The echoes of Kristallnacht in New York City

In the early hours of May 15, an unsettling event transpired in New York City. Rothschild TLV, a kosher restaurant on Manhattan’s Lexington Avenue, was targeted by vandals. The incident came on the heels of anti-Israel protests, casting a grim light on the surge of antisemitism that has beset the city. more

By Ari Brown | 5/31/24

Junior Dylan Vikara starred in Clarke's 7-3 win over Wantagh in Game 2 of the Nassau Class A finals with a homer, double, single and four RBIs. The Rams won the crown with a 5-0 victory in Tuesday's deciding game.

Clarke defeats Wantagh for baseball title

Two of Nassau County’s most successful baseball programs over the past 25 years squared off this week in an epic championship series, with Clarke defeating Wantagh in Tuesday’s decisive … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/28/24

One of T20’s ambassadors is Usain Bolt, the retired Jamaican sprinter, considered one of the best runners of all time. Bolt grew up loving cricket and spoke highly of the sport. Down on the pitch in the stadium, he swung a cricket bat.

In the heart of East Meadow, Nassau County transforms for upcoming Cricket World Cup

The cricket world will have its eyes focused on Nassau County for the 2024 International Cricket Committee’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park where, starting June 3, teams will play eight … more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/24/24

Town Clerk Kate Murray demonstrated how rain barrels are used at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. She was joined by Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, Marshall Brown, Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Tom Muscarella and Frank Piccininni.

Rain barrel program kicks off in Hempstead town

The Town of Hempstead is taking a progressive approach to combatting water conservation issues on Long Island. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/24/24

Dozens flocked to Eisenhower Park last week for the Criiio Cricket Social Festival. Fans of cricket from all over Long Island celebrated the unique and adaptive ways the sport is played all around the globe. Above, the Long Island United Cricket Club.

From pitches to parks, cricket fever sweeps Nassau County

In Eisenhower Park, cricket fans are preparing for the World Cup. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/24/24

Educators from across Nassau County worked together to develop lessons of tolerance and peace to be shared with districts across the region.

Nassau County educators unite for peace, tolerance

Educators from school districts throughout Nassau County worked in partnership with the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents’ Curriculum Writing Committee during the last several months to develop lessons for students in grades K through 12 on tolerance and peace. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/24/24

There’s regular fairs in Eisenhower Park throughout the summertime. At a fair in May, Laura Kost owner of an Avon Booth, helped Roseanna Piwowarski.

Shop small, shop local at Eisenhower Park fairs

On various dates throughout the summer, those looking to shop local and obtain goods from Long Island vendors can visit the Eisenhower Park Field 8 Art Craft and Gift Vendor Fair — where there’s truly something for everyone. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/24/24

Wishing for some of that World War II-era wisdom

Recently I had the opportunity to take part in a forum on President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms, hosted by Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, which is directed by former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel. more

By Peter King | 5/24/24

A broader path to a future of cleaner energy

Poll after poll shows that most Americans believe the United States is more divided than usual. With many contentious issues appearing to lack compromises, constructive policies can emerge, but zealots on either side must have no greater influence in the debate, and solutions must be based not on either side’s so-called “facts,” but rather on the truth. more

By Brian Curran | 5/24/24

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