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Engineer Andrew Braum, who lives in Wantagh, inspected many South Shore homes after Hurricane Sandy, and said some of his reports were later altered.

After Hurricane Sandy struck, engineers visited thousands of damaged homes on the South Shore to evaluate the damage and determine whether the storm had caused structural damage — decisions … more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/30/15

The great Albany debates are long gone

Having served in the Assembly for 23 years, I can’t avoid comparing the Legislature of my days and the current one. So much has changed, a lot of it for the good. There are now such things as electronic voting, immediate access to pending legislation, a modern sound system and many other changes that make legislating so much faster, easier and smarter. more

By Jerry Kremer | 2/9/24

Legislator Koslow took part in Freeport’s annual peace march, joined by hundreds of community members wearing yellow.

Legislator Koslow walks for peace march

Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow joins hundreds in Freeport's 15th annual Peace March, promoting unity and kindness in a vibrant community display. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 5/10/24

The Freeport High School National Honor Society senior class members were recognized for their academic excellence during the annual NHS Senior Recognition Program on May 30. Photographed with the senior class members Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham (front row left), National Honor Society Adviser Eileen Shultis (front row second left), Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom (front row second right) and administrators.

Freeport honor society recognizes seniors

Freeport High School's NHS honored seniors and inducted new officers on May 30, celebrating their dedication to scholarship, character, leadership, and service. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 6/14/24

We can't afford to waste water

Q. I’ve been looking for ways to save water, and have some ideas to share with your readers. Most people think their water bill pays for water, but it doesn’t, really . . . more

5/29/14

Botox® and Fillers

Q: All of my friends on Long Island seem to be getting treated with Botox® and fillers to fight the aging process. Are these cosmetic treatments safe? A: Although … more

By Samuel Baharestani, M.D. | 11/4/14

Here’s what I’m focused on in Mineola

I’m occasionally asked a puzzling question by some people in political circles. What, they ask, do people in the Five Towns want from us in government. I respond, of course, that Five Towns residents want the very same things that everyone else, in every other neighborhood, wants and needs. They want their public officials to provide, above all, safety for their families. They want good schools, clean streets, good roads and an efficient, well-run government that keeps taxes as low as possible. more

By Howard Kopel | 1/12/24

Who’s responsible for the NUMC?

There has been, rightfully, much discussion about the future of the Nassau University Medical Center, the only public hospital in Nassau County. more

By Elaine Phillips | 2/9/24

A tale of two holidays

Two holidays. celebrated by two religions. Hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the Bible . . . more

12/14/23

Congestion pricing, a hole-in-the-head proposal

Timing will be a key issue when it comes to the state’s long-planned congestion-pricing plan, which is scheduled to start sometime in 2024. more

7/13/23

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