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The sounds of bagpipes, fiddles, and lively Irish dance echoed through the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 5, as the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens hosted its annual Irish American Night.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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Following several reported scams, that have led to arrests in Nassau County, the county is reminding residents to be vigilant and know the warning signs of potential scams.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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The slogan “The War on Women” has largely been associated with the critical issue of women’s reproductive rights. With a presidential election coming in November, we have already heard the phrase being used not only in reference to federal races but also in local and state contests.
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By Brian Curran
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8/23/24
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Yes, I think we can all agree that New York City’s roads are too crowded, the air is too polluted, and a lot of money is needed to improve mass transit, but the plan to charge commuters $15 to enter Manhattan — on top of the tolls they’re already paying — that was recently put on hold by Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t the way to go.
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By Saul Schachter
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8/23/24
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A concerning trend has emerged in Nassau County under the leadership of County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and the Republican legislative majority. Their approach, which prioritizes headline-grabbing issues over effective governance, is already proving costly to county taxpayers.
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By Debra Mulé
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8/23/24
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For years, Long Island’s seniors have faced a daunting challenge: the ever-rising cost of prescription medications. In a region where the cost of living already stretches many budgets to the breaking point, our elderly neighbors have often been forced to make impossible choices between their health and their financial stability. Now, however, there is a ray of hope on the horizon for Nassau and Suffolk counties’ substantial senior population.
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8/23/24
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I find that when spin doctors try to muddy an issue, it’s often a good idea to begin at the beginning and turn to a dictionary. For example, look up the word “mask,” and you get several definitions. As a noun, it means “a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people.” As a verb, it means “to conceal (something) from view.”
Given the heated debate taking place in New York state right now, I found these meanings very telling, but allow me to share some background.
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By Jack Martins
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8/23/24
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Costco, the popular warehouse retailer with multiple locations across Long Island, is making a significant change to its membership policy. As of the new update, customers will be required to scan the bar code or QR code associated with their membership cards at store entrances.
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By Ari Brown
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8/23/24
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The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies.
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By Siela Bynoe
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8/23/24
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Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/21/24
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