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What, exactly, does it mean to be antisemitic?

In May, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an Antisemitism Awareness Act by a vote of 320-91. The bill would require the federal Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism when “investigating complaints of discrimination” against educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. more

By Alan Singer | 6/14/24

Teaching our students not to hate

Lately, though, it seems the fabric of our entire educational structure, from elementary school all they way up to our highest institutes of learning, is unraveling as a result of a dispiriting and dangerous rise in hate, bigotry and antisemitism, the likes of which we have never seen so widespread. more

By Michael Giangregorio | 6/14/24

This is the best part: All of summer lies ahead

These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead. more

By Randi Kreiss | 6/14/24

Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can be heroes, too

Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/14/24

We are all champions

Nassau County, renowned for its championship teams and historic sporting events, truly shines through its young school athletes who exemplify teamwork and unite communities. more

6/14/24

Nancy Zhingri, 31, of Ossining, was arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer on June 11 at 11:47 p.m. outside of UBS Arena.

Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer outside UBS Arena

A woman from Ossining was arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer on June 11 outside of UBS Arena. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/12/24

The Sewanhaka High School grounds bearing the school’s Native American mascot will be modified to include the school’s new mascot, a Raven, by September.

Sewanhaka High will now be known as the home of the Ravens

Sewanhaka High School’s sports teams will now be known as the Ravens. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/7/24

Members of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department march in the department’s parade on June 1 to commemorate 100 years of service in the community. They are led by Chief Michael Multari, first assistant Chief Justin Pons and second assistant Chief Joseph Gerrato down Hempstead Turnpike.

Franklin Square Munson Fire Department celebrates 100 years of service

Neighbors gathered to celebrate the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department for its dedicated service throughout the community at a parade. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/7/24

John Conway, Commander of Franklin Square Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2718, Marine Corps. salutes during the Memorial Day ceremony on May 27.

Remembering service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Franklin Square

Neighbors throughout Franklin Square and surrounding communities came together to honor military service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on May 27. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/7/24

Clara H. Carlson School students take part in the school’s first annual Cultural Diversity Day celebration.

Clara H. Carlson School students celebrate Cultural Diversity Day

Clara H. Carlson School hosted its first annual Cultural Diversity Day on May 21 to celebrate diversity and all of the cultures of the school’s community. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/7/24

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