Sunday, November 15, 2026
Hate has no place on Long Island. Neither does political intimidation, violence or the increasingly angry rhetoric that too often passes for public discourse. Whether directed at someone because of their religion, race, ethnicity or political beliefs, attempts to threaten, intimidate or dehumanize others must be condemned without hesitation or qualification.
I mean, have you noticed how many people begin sentences with “I mean”? I mean, it’s everywhere. Athletes, actors, political commentators, game show contestants, interviewers, interviewees. Everybody seems to be meaning something before they’ve said anything. It’s like beginning a conversation by saying, “In other words…”
The people of Sea Cliff and the communities surrounding Hempstead Harbor know what is at stake in the Propel Transco transmission line proceeding. We’ve seen firsthand what happens when environmental resources are treated as expendable, and we have spent decades repairing the damage.
Increasingly, scammers are reaching potential victims through advertising on social media. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers in Albany should protect New Yorkers by cracking down on scam ads and requiring platforms to act when they know or have reason to know that fraudulent content is being promoted or displayed.
In “The Caller” we meet Johnny Beskow - a troubled teen who wants the rest of his village to suffer as he has suffered. The pranks he plays are not necessarily criminal, but they are extraordinarily cruel.
A nonprofit organization co-founded by two North Shore residents and a former U.S. ambassador is asking Americans to show their appreciation for the country’s veterans with a simple gesture: a message of gratitude.
The Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club’s Torch Club is getting a national spotlight for its efforts to bring generations together, with the Oyster Bay organization’s young volunteers set to be featured in Nickelodeon’s “Kids’ Choice Awards” on Saturday.
JBTClayworks marked its fourth anniversary on Saturday with a celebration that brought together customers, friends and supporters to recognize the growth of the pottery studio and the work of its founder, JB Townsend of Oyster Bay.
