The hidden history of 18th-century molly houses and their significance for gender-nonconforming communities, as explored in a recent lecture at Raynham Hall Museum, and why uncovering marginalized histories changes our understanding of the past and shapes a more inclusive future.
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By Will Sheeline
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5/31/24
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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.
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By Kishore Kuncham
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5/31/24
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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.
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By Ari Brown
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5/31/24
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Nassau County, with tremendous support from the New York Jets, has cracked the code for high school girls who want to play football. For the East Rockaway flag football team, it has already found …
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By Niko Scarlatos
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5/25/24
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Each five winter varsity teams at East Rockaway School District earned scholar-athlete status, along with 41 individual athletes.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/24/24
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Centre Avenue Elementary School in East Rockaway turned 100. Neighbors celebrated this past Saturday.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/24/24
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The Spector family, longtime active supporters of the Lynbrook Schools community, presented a grant to build an outdoor classroom at Lynbrook High School at the March 13 board of education meeting.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/24/24
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On May 1, several officers from the fourth battalion fire district were sworn in.
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5/24/24
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The East Rockaway Scout Troop 332 collected food for local food banks.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/24/24
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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.
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By Peter King
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5/24/24
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