Laura Gillen announces campaign for Congress

Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, a Democrat who lost last November’s Congressional race to GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is prepared to run again, she said in a Wednesday …

How to avoid summer tragedy around the water

Record-breaking temperatures this April have signaled an early start to pool season. While water fun is a summer ritual, it can also lead to avoidable calamity when children are left unattended …

Rep. George Santos facing hurdle: lack of funding

While U.S. Rep. George Santos has continued to defy his many critics by refusing to resign from Congress, he now faces the difficult task of winning re-election after having filed to run again next year. As local and national support for the embattled Republican remains effectively nonexistent, Santos will likely find his third congressional race his most difficult, now that his constituents have gotten to know him for real.

Op-Ed

Israel’s safety must be America’s priority

In many corners of the world today, instability and democratic backsliding reign supreme. We see this phenomenon playing out as Russia continues its malicious invasion of Ukraine . . .

Randi Kreiss

Dishing up an old-time menu for the holiday

The Memorial Day acai bowl just will not work. Neither do I want to see a tofu hot dog or an Impossible Burger vegging out at my table.

Peter King

Yes, we’re a nation of immigrants, but . . .

The ongoing influx of undocumented immigrants into New York City now threatens not just to overwhelm the city, but to spread into the suburbs . . .

Op-Ed

The school board: Not always polite, but indispensable

So you’re looking for a way to give back to your community? Maybe burnish your resume for a future run for public office? Look no further than your local education board.