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How are you doing, Long Island?

It was a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” more

2/9/24

William Green, a senior at Friends Academy, explained that Quakers like Lucretia Mott and John Woolman were active members of the abolitionist movement in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The dual history of Quakers and abolition

The history of Quakerism has deep roots in the story of the United States, whether it be their influence on the colonial period or the key role Quakers played in the Revolutionary War, although their … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

Unaffiliated voters are unable to vote in primaries in New York state.

Will ‘blanks’ decide election outcomes

This is the fourth story in a series exploring the complexities of elections, to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. The number of … more

By Laura Lane | 3/29/24

Kim Keiserman scored a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for State Senate, securing 73 percent of the vote against her opponent, Brad Schwartz.

Kim Keiserman wins the Democratic primary in a landslide

Kim Keiserman celebrated a decisive victory in the Democratic primary in the State Senate’s 7th District on Tuesday, securing 73 percent of the vote against her opponent, Brad Schwartz. … more

By Roksana Amid | 6/29/24

Looking back again on a tragedy we’ll never forget

For all Americans, and particularly Long Islanders, who recall the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, reliving those tragic moments each year is devastating, and yet, at the same time, gratifying and reassuring. more

9/14/23

Climate change is breaking the bank

Last year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, with accompanying climate disasters. More than 40 percent of the planet’s surface was at least 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than in the late 19th century. Many scientists believe that a 1.5-degree increase over preindustrial levels is the point at which severe climate consequences begin. more

By Alan Singer | 1/26/24

Crawlers had a blast last year, including Dan Roth, left, co-owner of Still Partners, a participating venue, and Nick Pinto, deputy mayor and village board member.

Crawling to support Hempstead Harbor

Sea Cliff residents and visitors are gearing up for a night of community camaraderie and environmental support as the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor prepares for its annual Crawl for a Cause … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

Bringing the ‘50s and ‘60s back

The North Shore Village Theatre is gearing up to transport audiences back in time with their upcoming production of "The Marvelous Wonderettes," a musical journey through the girl group songs of the … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/12/24

The Nassau Library System offers a ‘Techmobile,’ which brings digital access, technology help and library services to patrons who might not otherwise have access to those services. It registered nearly 2 million digital checkouts last year — or more than 5,000 per day.

County libraries meet the future with 1.9 million digital checkouts

Read a book. Listen to a book. But don’t feel like you have to physically pick up the book. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/5/23

Is the promise of wind energy off L.I.’s shores fading?

As a result of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, signed into law in 2019, New York committed to ambitious targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 . . . more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 11/9/23

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