Friday, January 17, 2025
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Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.
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1/17/25
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Amid the grief and uncertainty, there are ways to process our emotions, respond constructively, and help ourselves and others find solace and strength.
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1/10/25
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Nassau County’s decision to partner with the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC and the Police Activity League to revitalize the Five Towns Community Center marks a significant leap forward for the facility.
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1/3/25
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As we step into the new year, we should resolve to move beyond empty platitudes. Instead of vague aspirations for “better days,” let’s strive for tangible progress: a stronger sense of community, a commitment to justice, and a willingness to adapt to changing realities.
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1/3/25
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In a decision that has left many Long Island journalists and educators dismayed, Suffolk County Community College has chosen to eliminate its journalism major.
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12/20/24
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Yellow school buses are an iconic image of education in America, transporting millions of children each day. But in New York state, the question of whether buses are equipped with seat belts is left to individual school districts.
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12/13/24
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Beginning with the birth of our nation, Long Islanders have shaped the policies of America as well as our country’s impact on the world.
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12/6/24
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With the holiday season upon us, our minds turn to traditions — Thanksgiving meals filled with comfort and gratitude, and other gatherings of family and friends over the coming weeks.
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11/29/24
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Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30. Created in 2010, this annual date is both a celebration and a promotion, dedicated to supporting mom-and-pop businesses and encouraging consumers to shop locally. …
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11/22/24
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Last week’s news that The Newark Star-Ledger will cease its print edition and become digital-only in February offers an opportunity to reflect on how quality journalism best serves our communities today.
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11/15/24
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