Six more weeks of winter! Malverne Mel makes his 30th annual prognostication

Last weekend, Malverne Mel made his 30th annual prognostication before a crowd at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park. This year, Mel found himself in agreement with Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, as both rodent prognosticators saw their shadows and predicted six more weeks of winter.

Do you know your rights? Discussing how to act during police encounters

Lawyer Uchenna Emeagwali, a supervising attorney with The Legal Aid Society, instructed Malverne and Lakeview youth on the proper way to act if they are stopped by police officers, cautioning them that they can’t talk their way out of trouble.

Malverne schools welcome new STEM Supervisor

The Malverne School District is welcoming Debbie Langone as the new STEM Supervisor for the district. Langone brings over 30 years of experience in education, spanning elementary to graduate levels. Her leadership roles have showcased her ability to implement innovative STEM programs, mentor educators, and create inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Proposed bill allows opt-out of zero-emission bus mandate

The New York State Assembly introduced a bill that would allow local school districts to opt out of a new state law mandating the transition to electric school buses by 2027. Lawmakers argue that the measure, which requires districts to replace diesel buses with zero-emission models, presents significant energy and cost-related challenges.

Experiments in progress: Malverne students prepare for science competitions

Eight graders in Howard T. Herber Middle School’s Science Research class are getting ready for competition season, as they work hard to complete their experimental trials.

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.

Columnist

Ed Ra: Pulling back the curtain on Hochul’s state budget

For me and my fellow state legislators, the governor’s State of the State address and executive budget proposals are our blueprint for the year ahead, a map outlining where Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to lead New York, and how she intends to use taxpayer dollars to get us there.

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

Laura Gillen: Bipartisanship is the way forward

When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.

Columnist

Bruce Blakeman: Safety and affordability must be Nassau’s priorities

As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.