Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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As I’ve talked to constituents over the years, I have found that one of their most consistent concerns has been the deplorable commute between the Five Towns and Far Rockaway areas to Queens and Manhattan.
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By Howard Kopel
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3/14/25
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It was a culinary and historic disaster — bird flu striking the Crescent Duck Farm, the last duck farm on Long Island. Some 99,000 ducks, the farm’s entire flock, had to be euthanized at the beginning of the year because bird flu decimated it.
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By Karl Grossman
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3/14/25
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Let’s explore the remarkable homes and individuals who played a pivotal role in Rockville Centre’s early growth.
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By Jim Belling
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3/14/25
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President Trump’s unprecedented attack against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made clear what we had already suspected: That we, as a nation, have abandoned an ally in its greatest time …
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By Charles Lavine
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3/14/25
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Nassau County, the beautiful place we call home, now faces a dangerous proposal from Albany. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration has suggested Glenwood Landing as a location for volatile lithium-ion battery storage facilities.
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By Samantha Goetz
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3/14/25
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For too long, mental health has been an afterthought in budget negotiations, receiving inadequate funding despite its profound impact on individuals and our communities
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Patrick
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3/14/25
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What happens when graduation requirements are completely reimagined? Could the Department of Education actually disappear?
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By Daniel Rehman
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3/14/25
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Teens across Long Island are taking part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2025 Student Visionary campaign, working to raise money and awareness for those dealing with blood cancer.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/14/25
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With a deadline looming, State Sen. Steve Rhoads and advocates for those with disabilities are urging action to prevent disruptions in New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, warning that thousands of vulnerable residents could lose critical care.
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By Charles Shaw
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3/14/25
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Sunday was a great day for the Jewish community of Bellmore-Merrick to celebrate Purim, at the annual Mel Polay Purim Carnival. Founded by Evelyn Polay, a member of Congregation Beth Ohr in Bellmore, in honor of her late husband, Mel, the Purim celebration has been a fixture in the community for years.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/14/25
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