Congress is responsible for passing annual appropriations to ensure that essential federal government programs remain funded, our national defense remains strong, and our country is able to continue to grow and thrive. This has often come in the form of lengthy pieces of legislation, with top-line spending numbers decided on by the leadership of the majority party, leading to massive spending bills that increased the national deficit. When Republicans won the majority in the House, we made a commitment to do things differently.
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By Andrew Garbarino
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3/22/24
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I have frequently spoken and written about courtesy being contagious, and not being that person who feels entitled to break the rules — or the law — for their own convenience.
I’m sure we have all noticed a disturbing trend. People do what they want, when they want, regardless of how it affects others.
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By Ed Fare
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3/22/24
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After just missing out on reaching its postseason conference tournament for a second straight year, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is sharply focused on extending its 2024 season into the …
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By Andrew Coen
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3/18/24
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After an up and down non-conference schedule, Hofstra women’s lacrosse gets a chance to hit the reset button with the start of conference play. Hofstra entered the start of the Coastal …
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By Andrew Coen
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3/18/24
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Any ordinary 10-year-old would spend every waking moment of their weeklong break from school recharging and relaxing. However, Kate Thompson found this vacation as an opportunity to help those in need.
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By Ben Fiebert
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3/15/24
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The power of the internet has made 10-year-old Joe Petraro a philanthropist, a published author, an entrepreneur, a volunteer and more.
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By Ben Fiebert
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3/15/24
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All four classes of East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School competed against each other at the 88th Rock Rivalry. One class came out victorious.
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By Ben Fiebert
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3/15/24
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Last month, both the East Rockaway Public Library and the Lynbrook Public Library received bullet aid money from the state.
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By Ben Fiebert
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3/15/24
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The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce gave $30,000 to the Lynbrook Community Chest from the annual Mayor Golf Outing.
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By Nicole Formisano
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3/15/24
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“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance,” President James Madison once said. “And a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.”
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3/15/24
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