West Hempstead tops East Rockaway

The road has been a bumpy one for the West Hempstead and East Rockaway girls’ basketball programs this season with a combined record of 4-25 heading into their Jan. 28 matchup. It was a …

Assemblywoman Griffin hosts recommitment of service ceremony in Lynbrook

New York State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin held a special recommitment of service ceremony on Jan. 27 at the New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook.

Former Lynbrook High teacher dies at 84

A former West Hempstead basketball star passed away in December in Florida. Mike Cingiser passed away on Dec. 18, 2024 at the age of 84.

Long Island locals show up to jam

The sounds of rock and blues filled the air at Lilah’s Bar and Grill as Electric Rooster took the stage for a lively performance.

Columnist

Pete King: An inauguration that was decidedly different

Last month I traveled to Washington, joining many Nassau County Republicans, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th president.

Columnist

Jerry Kremer: Cleaning the 2024 slate is comforting

One of my pet peeves is our national airline system.

Columnist

John Cameron: Long Island gets shortchanged on transportation funding

Over a decade ago, the Long Island Regional Planning Council recognized a critical issue: Long Island’s transportation funding and planning processes were failing to meet the growing demands of our region. In response, we proposed the creation of a dedicated Nassau-Suffolk Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Editorial

Dialing up a possible cellphone plan

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.