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I’ll continue my work as a problem solver
Our country is divided, and people are frustrated with the inaction in Washington regarding the issues of concern: the cost of living, the need to secure our border, the restoration of the state and local tax deduction, climate change, Israel, Ukraine, and attacks against women’s reproductive freedom. more
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Vocational education has so much to offer
If you know me, or at the very least, have read my past columns, you know I am a proponent of public education, having taught for four decades. I frequently mention my belief that trends and problems in education swing back and forth over the years. more
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Barbara Sobey, in orange cap above, has 13 children, 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was inspired to have a large family after reading “Cheaper By The Dozen,” but one-upped the Gilbreth family — literally.
Lynbrook woman logs evolution of maternity
Labor and child-raising isn’t what it used to be. Barbra Sobey, of Lynbrook, hasn’t just researched it — she’s lived it. She’s had 13 children over the course of 29 years, and experienced a dramatic shift firsthand. more
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Almost a year after the completion of the Storm Drainage Improvement Project, West Boulevard, in East Rockaway, is still experiencing flooding. This photo was taken on Saturday, Jan. 13.
No end in sight for flooding in East Rockaway and Bay Park
As parts of East Rockaway and Bay Park continue to flood in heavy rainstorms, it’s clear to residents that the Nassau County Storm Drainage Improvement Project has yet to help them. more
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Nearly 150 people showed up at this year’s Mayor’s Golf Outing to support the Community Chest. Their generosity raised $30k for the local charity.
Community Chest receives $30,000 in donations
The heart of Lynbrook lies in the Community Chest — and it just got bigger. more
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Centre Avenue first graders showing off their love of literacy as they celebrate “Dress Like a Word Day” on Jan. 17.
East Rockaway students bring literacy to life
On Jan. 17, students at East Rockaway’s Centre Avenue School showed off their love of literacy as they celebrated “Dress Like a Word Day.” more
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This year’s winners of the Andrew J. Stern Memorial Essay Contest Ethan Alvarez, Yeira Malaga, and Violet Roth being honored by members of the Stern family, Board of Education, and administration.
Elementary and secondary students win Andrew Stern Essay Contest last month
During the Jan. 16 meeting, the East Rockaway Board of Education recognized the winners of this year’s Andrew J. Stern Memorial Essay Contest. more
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My hat’s off to Nikki Haley
Two are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. more
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We must stand up to bullying
Bullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. more
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Why don’t they just take the train?
I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block. more
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