Thomas Mascia, a West Hempstead resident and former New York State trooper, turned himself for shooting himself in the leg while on patrol. He was charged with tampering with physical evidence, falsely reporting an incident, and official misconduct.
Nearly 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Malverne to help desegregate the school district, community members gathered to celebrate his legacy and honor those who continue to uphold his values.
The Malverne Board of Education has appointed Maria Rianna as the district’s new superintendent of schools. Rianna signed a three-year contract with the district and will begin serving in her new post on July 1.
Fifth grade students from Malverne’s Davison Avenue Intermediate School were honored last Monday by the Lynbrook Village Board for successful efforts to have four way stop signs put in place at a busy intersection.
The cast and crew of the Howard T. Herber Middle School production of “Once Upon a Mattress,” put on three spectacular performances in the new theater.
Editorial
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.
Columnist
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.
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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.
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I’ve known for some time that young people aren’t choosing to read books when the competition is TV or social media.
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In January, many people hope to create a fresh start with New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s losing weight, changing careers, saving money or quitting smoking, the desire for change is strong.