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For years, Long Island’s seniors have faced a daunting challenge: the ever-rising cost of prescription medications. In a region where the cost of living already stretches many budgets to the breaking point, our elderly neighbors have often been forced to make impossible choices between their health and their financial stability. Now, however, there is a ray of hope on the horizon for Nassau and Suffolk counties’ substantial senior population.
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8/23/24
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I find that when spin doctors try to muddy an issue, it’s often a good idea to begin at the beginning and turn to a dictionary. For example, look up the word “mask,” and you get several definitions. As a noun, it means “a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other people.” As a verb, it means “to conceal (something) from view.”
Given the heated debate taking place in New York state right now, I found these meanings very telling, but allow me to share some background.
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By Jack Martins
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8/23/24
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Costco, the popular warehouse retailer with multiple locations across Long Island, is making a significant change to its membership policy. As of the new update, customers will be required to scan the bar code or QR code associated with their membership cards at store entrances.
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By Ari Brown
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8/23/24
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The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies.
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By Siela Bynoe
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8/23/24
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Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/21/24
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Al Jolson was considered the “Greatest Entertainer” of his day, so it is no surprise that the annual Long Island Jolson Festival is celebrating 25 years next month, on Sept. 7.
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By Iris Wiener
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8/21/24
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Island Park annual Peter's Clam eating contest benefits fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller's family
Peter’s Clam Bar, in Island Park, hosted its annual clam-eating contest last Sunday. The tradition brought participants and spectators from all over Long Island.
Beginning 10 years ago, the …
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By Ryan Demino
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8/16/24
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Island Park was alive with pride and celebration as the Island Park Fire Department marked its 100th anniversary with the second battalion parade on Aug 11th. The streets were lined with community …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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8/16/24
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Long Island’s newest networking group, “Let’s Meet and Network on Long Island,” held its second meeting on July 30. The event occurred at the local IHOP just off Long Beach road, and had 35 …
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By Ryan Demino
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8/16/24
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Masone Beach, a summer destination for many Island Park residents, has become a focus for residents this season due to reduced summer programs, increased fees, and maintenance issues that have left …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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8/16/24
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