The year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-and-down economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect.
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By Jerry Kremer
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1/5/24
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The calendar has turned, and the dawning of a new year brings us each an opportunity to reflect on the challenges of the past and look forward to a bright future. It’s a time for hope and determination to converge, inspiring us to envision a world free from division, where harmony prevails over conflict and where economic prosperity and public safety thrive.
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By Joseph Saladino
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1/5/24
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Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit.
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By Michaelle Solages
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1/5/24
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The war in Ukraine has destabilized and polarized the international order. It pits two nuclear-armed superpowers, the United States and Russia, against each other. Any miscalculation could take all of us to nuclear Armageddon.
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By Jerry Tetalman
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1/5/24
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Tim Schlameuss doesn’t remember the accident in 1979 — the truck that came barreling through a red light on Peninsula Boulevard, slamming into his car and nearly killing him; the police …
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By Nicole Formisano
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12/29/23
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Tim Schlameuss doesn’t remember the accident in 1979 — the truck that came barreling through a red light on Peninsula Boulevard, slamming into his car and nearly killing him; the police who used the Jaws of Life to extract him from his vehicle; the helicopter that airlifted him to the Nassau County Medical Center, even though the EMTs were sure he wouldn’t make it.
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By Nicole Formisano
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12/29/23
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The South Side/East Rockaway wrestling team is a lot younger this season and the early results suggest there will be some growing pains this winter, but there is hope that some of the group’s …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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12/28/23
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Hofstra women’s basketball is looking to build off last season's late success that spurred the Pride to the conference quarterfinals as the No. 12 seed.
The Pride struggled to a 4-14 …
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By Andrew Coen
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12/23/23
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East Rockaway School District congratulates high school senior Hailey Velasquez on being recognized with the Jim Adelis Good Samaritan Scholarship Award.
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By Ben Fiebert
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12/22/23
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A determined group of volunteers, wearing gloves and armed with garbage bags, converged on Brookside Preserve, in Freeport, late last month to improve the park’s environmental health, one piece …
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By Mohamed Farghaly
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12/22/23
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