The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”
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By Peter King
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8/29/24
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Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/29/24
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Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the indictment of 33-year-old James Jayshaun Edwards Wednesday for allegedly selling 10 illegal firearms, including "ghost guns," outside his …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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8/28/24
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If you took a walk on the boardwalk on Aug. 15 and strolled past the Skudin Surf shop, you no doubt saw the massive crowd spilling into the bike lane, and a Dunkin’ iced coffee with legs …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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8/23/24
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Hempstead's Western Bays show improved water quality with reduced nitrogen levels, thanks to ongoing efforts by local officials and environmental programs.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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8/23/24
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Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital has received a $1 million donation from the Betty Ajces Trust to enhance cancer patient clinical trials and research on Long Island. This marks the second …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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8/23/24
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Beach Catholic Outreach's Annual Backpack Distribution at St. Mary’s in Long Beach provides local children with essential school supplies to prepare for the school year.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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8/23/24
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Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island became a haven of joy and music as campers and their families gathered for an exclusive concert by Let’s Sing Taylor, the world’s largest Taylor Swift tribute band on …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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8/23/24
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The slogan “The War on Women” has largely been associated with the critical issue of women’s reproductive rights. With a presidential election coming in November, we have already heard the phrase being used not only in reference to federal races but also in local and state contests.
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By Brian Curran
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8/23/24
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Yes, I think we can all agree that New York City’s roads are too crowded, the air is too polluted, and a lot of money is needed to improve mass transit, but the plan to charge commuters $15 to enter Manhattan — on top of the tolls they’re already paying — that was recently put on hold by Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t the way to go.
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By Saul Schachter
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8/23/24
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