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What would congestion pricing mean for Long Islanders?

Most Long Islanders don’t blink when they hear the words “congestion pricing,” but this idea, now before the State Legislature, is a big deal for out-of-city drivers. more

3/15/19

Dr. Isma Chaudhry, chairwoman of the Islamic Center of Long Island spoke to a crowd of roughly 100 on March 5 to condemn a recent instance of Islamophobia in West Virginia.

Long Island Muslim community condemns rising Islamophobia

Members of the Long Island Muslim community’s leadership, including from Valley Stream and Elmont, gathered with lawmakers at the Islamic Center of Long Island in Westbury on March 5 to express … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/14/19

Preparing your four-legged friends for the unexpected

In late January, one of our volunteer teams was called to a house fire in Mastic Beach. Approaching the damaged home on a freezing-cold morning, Red Cross blankets in hand, they saw an all-too-familiar scene . . . more

By Neela Lockel | 3/8/19

The beloved musical returns in a concert version at the Madison Theatre on March 9 and 10.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Celtic TenorsThe classical crossover trio in concert, Thursday, March 7, 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or … more

3/7/19

The MTA board voted to hike the price of weekly and monthly LIRR tickets.

LIRR tickets to go up; LI politicians blast Cuomo plan

Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride after the MTA board voted on Feb. 27 to increase rates. The exact price hike will depend on how far a commuter is … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/7/19

LIRR President Phillip Eng argued that his agency had made marked improvements in reliability over the past few months.

LIRR officials defend their record at county public hearing

By most accounts, riders on the Long Island Rail Road have had a rough couple of years. In fact, in 2017 the transit agency saw its worst on-time performance in more than two decades, and 2018 was … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/7/19

Nearly 1,600 people attended the inaugural Herald Kidz Zone Expo on March 3 at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside.

Fun for all at the Herald's Kidz Zone Expo

Nearly 1,600 people filled the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for Herald Community Newspapers’ inaugural Kidz Zone Expo on March 3. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/6/19

Personalized, nurturing and fun-filled community for those needing assistance

What sets The Long Island Living Center apart from many other assisted living facilities is the fact that they offer a unique Assisted Living Program. more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 3/1/19

County must shed ‘most segregated’ label

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing in Shelby County, Ala. v. Holder in 2013, opined that the nation had made such strides in overcoming racism since the passage of landmark civil rights legislation in the 1960s . . . more

3/1/19

Radical leftists on the rampage!

With all the political distractions constantly bombarding us, it’s important to remember that our national economy continues to grow at a strong pace, creating new jobs and the lowest unemployment in years. But some politicians in Washington and Albany . . . more

2/22/19

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