Israeli children who lost loved ones in war found comfort during a weekend Shabbat retreat in Woodmere, hosted by the Friends of Israel Defense Forces and local families.
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By Melissa Berman
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8/30/24
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MG Craft Kitchen has filed a federal lawsuit against Lawrence village, alleging breach of contract and constitutional violations following the restaurant's forced closure.
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By Parker Schug
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8/30/24
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Hewlett High School graduates restored the stage at Trinity St. Johns Parish Hall for their Eagle Scout projects, achieving scouting's highest honor.
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By Melissa Berman
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8/30/24
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For the first time in years, Atlantic Beach Rescue Squad trained EMS professionals in water safety and rescue techniques to enhance their emergency response skills.
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By Parker Schug
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8/30/24
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We’re occasionally asked by village residents to research their home, or help them research their home, to learn more about the genesis of their house or their neighborhood. Researching information from 100 years ago or more can be challenging, but if you know some tricks, the path to gathering the information can be easier.
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By Jim Belling
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8/29/24
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Yet again, Democrats have used the cover of darkness to trample on local communities’ rights and voices. In the dead of night, legislators from the majority slipped through a sweeping piece of legislation called the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment, or RAPID, Act, under the guise of streamlining the approval process for major renewable-energy and electric-transmission facilities.
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by Jake Blumencranz
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8/29/24
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As another school year begins, it’s a fitting time to unite in celebration of a period marked by extraordinary achievements and transformative growth. This moment of reflection isn’t just …
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By Kishore Kuncham
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8/29/24
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As Long Islanders are paying more and more for their utilities, it is far past time for more policymakers to ask if the aspirational goals and timelines of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act are realistic, or if we need to correct course.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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8/29/24
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As the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence.
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8/29/24
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Imagine a law introduced to fight hate and bigotry — yet it is so flawed that it inadvertently shields those very perpetrators from justice. That’s precisely what happened on Aug. 5, when the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority pushed through its so-called Mask Transparency Act — a law that, despite its intentions, opens the door to unintended consequences.
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By Seth Koslow
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8/29/24
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