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At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone
My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more
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More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
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Island Park residents and business owners crowded Village Hall to voice their concerns about the new electronic parking system.
ParkMobile woes plague Island Park
Residents and merchants blasted Island Park’s new electronic parking management system during a village board meeting last week, one charging that it’s “going to kill” local businesses. … more
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Jayne Dickie, joined by MSSN nurses, physicians and staff, was front and center of Mount Sinai’s annual Go Red for Women commemorative photo.
Jayne Dickie details her triple bypass surgery at Mount Sinai South Nassau
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., and Merrick resident Jayne Dickie is trying her best to significantly lower those numbers. Her efforts come after Dickie, 70, … more
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La Troupe Zetwal dancers Irene Siegel, Mickey Nixon, and Sherley Davilmar.
Oceanside celebrates Haitian Heritage
In the celebration of Haitian tradition the Oceanside Library held a Sunday family concert on Feb. 18 at the Oceanside Jewish Center. La Troupe Zetwal offers Haitian dance classes that include … more
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Joseph and Jean Aniano will celebrate 70 years of marriage on Feb. 27 a rare mark for many marriages, but if you ask them, there is no secret to a long lasting marriage.
Oceanside couple to celebrate 70 Years together
One couple in Oceanside is gearing up for an big celebration - their 70th wedding anniversary, a milestone reached by only .12 percent of all married couples, or about 1 in 1000. Joseph and Jean … more
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Andreas Markoulli, left, with Father George Kazoulis, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Nikos Fillas, Ari Zervoudis, Steve Zervoudis and George Nikias. The event benefitted youth ministries in the community.
Island Park Greek Church celebrates winter charity gala
The Greek Orthodox Panaghia Church of Island Park held their 43rd winter charity gala at Sand Castle in Franklin Square on Feb 4. Andreas and Angeliki Markoulli were honored with the commitment to … more
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It’s Library Lovers Month — borrow a book
I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them. more
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A journey of the heart
February is American Heart Month, and this is a story about my heart — literally and figuratively. It’s the reason I am where I am today. more
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It’s time we find common ground on ‘Raise the Age’
Long Island has become the center of New York’s — and the nation’s — political conversation. In recent elections, state and local policies have had an enormous influence on Nassau and Suffolk County campaigns that ultimately played a decisive role in determining control of Congress. more
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