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Watching the war between Israel and Hamas continue, I am heartbroken. Like any person of goodwill, I am pained by the babies, young people, women, elderly and all people taken hostage by Hamas, including my neighbor Omer Neutra. more
In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, the world stood united in shock and grief. Americans came together to support one another in the face of an unprecedented tragedy. Yet even in those dark days, there were voices around the globe that cheered for the destruction of what they called the “great Satan.” more
The political debate. It’s a chance to see and hear from those who wish to represent us in government. But for the candidates seeking office, only they can truly appreciate the stress and pressure that comes with it. more
At Freeport Public Schools, creating a safe, welcoming and affirming environment for every student, staff member and stakeholder isn’t just a priority, but a fundamental necessity. We acknowledge the need for an educational environment that fosters a sense of belonging and support, ensuring that all have an opportunity to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. more
The debt of developing countries is at "crisis" levels, the World Bank has just said. Supporting that view is a New York Times story  December 16 headlined "The Debt Problem is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It is Broken."  more
In this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics. more
While I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done. more
As we embark upon 2024 and a new term of the Nassau County Legislature, we do so at a truly evolutionary time. more
Some politicians give out “candy.” Some give out “medicine.” That’s the nature of politics. But what’s unacceptable is giving people medicine and telling them … more
Have you ever wondered when the village of Rockville Centre was founded? Or who its original inhabitants were? Or how it got its name? We have the answers! We would like to introduce — or for many, we hope, reintroduce — the Rockville Centre Historical Society and the Phillips House Museum. more
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