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The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held a hearing last week on an oceanic wind farm proposed for the waters south of Long Beach and Jones Beach. Above, a view of the nation’s first offshore wind farm in Rhode Island.

If Long Beach residents are concerned about a private company’s $3 billion proposal to build a 174-turbine wind farm 15 miles off the South Shore, few of them voiced it at a virtual hearing on the … more

By James Bernstein | 7/16/21

Searching the heavens for common ground

I just booked a reservation to see the next full solar eclipse. Call me an optimist; I expect to be there. more

7/15/21

We’re in the thick of summer — safety first!

Summer should be a time of joy, spent hanging out at the beach and barbecuing in the backyard. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. more

7/15/21

All of Nassau County is under a Flash Flood Watch through Friday afternoon.

Weather service: Flash Flood Watch in effect for Nassau County

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Nassau County from Thursday night into midday Friday, when Tropical Storm Elsa is predicted to blow across the region, bringing with it high winds and … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/8/21

Lessons learned from the pandemic

For nearly 16 months, Long Islanders remained in a state of suspended animation, unsure of their next moves while staring down a killer virus . . . more

7/8/21

State must ensure THC products don’t target kids

The New York State Department of Health should move immediately to ban cookies laced with the THC chemical delta-8, a natural hemp extract that is now legal under the state’s medical marijuana law. more

7/8/21

Clarke High School seniors, including Maya Ngyen, graduated on Sunday under sunny skies, perhaps a portent of a bright future.

Salisbury's Clarke High School graduates ready to move forward

Clarke High School seniors gathered at Mitchell Field on the morning of June 27 to celebrate their accomplishments and receive their much anticipated diplomas. As the graduates were taking in … more

By Julia Cuttone | 7/6/21

A toss of the cap signaled that the graduates at EMHS were ready to move on with their lives.

Hats off to the East Meadow High School class of 2021

Sunday as a day of celebration for seniors attending East Meadow High School. Graduating at the Mitchel Field Athletic Center, the Class of 2021 appeared happy and proud. Valedictorian Hafsa … more

7/6/21

A year of progress on police reform

"Justice for George Floyd came swiftly in New York." So began our June 18-24 editorial last year. more

6/24/21

Juneteenth comes to Nassau County

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last June signed an executive order proclaiming Juneteenth an official New York holiday, on which state employees now receive a paid day off. It was the right move. more

6/24/21

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