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Creating a positive culture in Freeport schools

At Freeport Public Schools, creating a safe, welcoming and affirming environment for every student, staff member and stakeholder isn’t just a priority, but a fundamental necessity. We acknowledge the need for an educational environment that fosters a sense of belonging and support, ensuring that all have an opportunity to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 1/19/24

Why can’t we be told the truth about congestion pricing?

Some politicians give out “candy.” Some give out “medicine.” That’s the nature of politics. But what’s unacceptable is giving people medicine and telling them … more

By Jack Martins | 1/19/24

Want to learn about Rockville Centre history? Start here.

Have you ever wondered when the village of Rockville Centre was founded? Or who its original inhabitants were? Or how it got its name? We have the answers! We would like to introduce — or for many, we hope, reintroduce — the Rockville Centre Historical Society and the Phillips House Museum. more

By Jim Belling | 1/19/24

Time to address Nassau’s most pressing issues

As we embark upon 2024 and a new term of the Nassau County Legislature, we do so at a truly evolutionary time. more

By Siela Bynoe | 1/19/24

Global Debt Is Beyond Control

The debt of developing countries is at "crisis" levels, the World Bank has just said. Supporting that view is a New York Times story December 16 headlined "The Debt Problem is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It is Broken." more

By Mel Gurtov | 1/19/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.

Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/18/24

Fenol C. LaRock, an executive director of Elmont-based nonprofit Universal Interactions, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, and community members call for New York Arena Partners to fulfill its promise to build a community center in Elmont during a rally outside UBS Arena on Hempstead Turnpike last Sunday.

Elmont community demands New York Arena Partners keep its promise

Five years after the Elmont community agreed to house UBS Arena, a retail village and hotel in town, residents are asking for New York Arena Partners to fulfill its promise and build a community center in town. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/18/24

Ani Halasz and Rahsmia Zatar present during a meeting of #WeAreLongIsland Jan. 14.

WeAreLongIsland wants to alleviate oppression

There’s a new coalition looking to change the narrative on Long Island while providing access to resources, training and grant money for member organizations. more

Rei Wolfsohn | 1/18/24

Santino Sarrica, a 17-year resident of Franklin Square and the president of Sarrica Insurance Group, speaking about his vision for the Chamber of Commerce this year after being sworn in.

Chamber of Commerce installs new board

Franklin Square businesses gathered at the Chamber of Commerce’s first meeting of 2024 on Jan. 10 to see the organization’s new president and board sworn in. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/18/24

Team Innovo from Hewlett competes at Sewanhaka High School on Jan. 14 in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Tech Challenge Qualifier. Student robotics teams from across Long Island explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts during the competition.

Students from across Long Island compete in tech competition

Student robotics teams from across Long Island gathered at Sewanhaka High School to compete in a For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Tech Challenge Qualifier last weekend. more

By Nicole Wagner | 1/18/24

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