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In government, our commitment to serve the public must transcend the political fray. In the case of the Village of Hempstead’s ongoing drinking water contamination crisis, the administration of County Executive Bruce Blakeman has thus far been unable to place residents’ basic needs before politics — a circumstance made even more galling by the potential health ramifications of that stubbornness.
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By Siela Bynoe
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7/12/24
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Twenty years ago, I became one of the more than 4 million women in America who are breast cancer survivors.
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By Siela Bynoe
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10/12/23
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Long Island lost an American icon with the passing of Baldwin resident Bob Beckwith last week. The image of Beckwith standing with President George W. Bush amid the ruins of the World Trade Center days after the Sept. 11 attacks will forever personify America’s unyielding courage and quiet determination in the face of horrific tragedy and massive challenge.
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By Peter King
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2/16/24
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The American Jewish Committee recently released its annual State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report, which revealed that 63 percent of American Jews say the status of Jews in the U.S. is “less secure than a year ago” — a 22-percentage-point increase in just one year, and a 32-point increase over two years.
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By Eric Post and Bob Vecchio
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3/29/24
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On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, stating that race cannot be a consideration and ordering institutions of higher learning . . .
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By George Santos
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10/12/23
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An influx of refugees from Latin America, U.S. political wars, and the 2024 presidential campaign has fueled anti-immigrant campaigns in the United States. In statements echoing Adolf Hitler and Nazi …
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By Alan Singer
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2/16/24
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Parents, teachers and school administrators on Long Island all understand the gravity of the youth vaping epidemic. Young people are using vaping devices at alarming rates, exposing themselves to nicotine and numerous other dangerous chemicals that have adverse effects on their health. New York state must respond to this crisis by requiring greater transparency when it comes to the sale of vaping products, holding distributors accountable for illegal sales and rigorously enforcing penalties for bad actors.
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By Michaelle Solages
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3/29/24
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Frank Dikranis is a long-time Long Beach community member. And he’s not just a community member — he’s a heavily active public servant. Now, he’s taking on a new role, as the …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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5/31/24
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Summer weather brings an increased risk of fires. Whether it’s a backyard grill or a campfire, fire hazards are more prevalent at this time of year, which is why it’s critical to be aware of fire safety practices.
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7/12/24
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Less than two weeks after the city hired an engineering firm to begin the process of reconstructing the storm-battered boardwalk, city officials announced that a series of public meetings will be …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/5/13
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