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But 25 years later, the challenge for all of us is the same: How do we remember Sept. 11 in a meaningful way, and how do we help those who continue to live with its consequences?
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9/11/26
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Sadly, these cases mark the last traces of the Justice Department’s vast investigation into the Capitol attack. Worse yet, it’s still possible that any number of the Jan. 6 participants may benefit financially from their involvement. That’s thanks to the $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” created to compensate Americans who were unfairly targeted by federal law enforcement and prosecutorial actions during prior administrations. Those prosecuted as part of the investigation into the insurrection were clearly intended to be among those in line to benefit from the fund.
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By Charles Lavine
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9/4/26
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Those memories remain with me. So does the extraordinary courage displayed by first responders that day and throughout the difficult days, months and years that followed.
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By Matthew Gaven
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9/4/26
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That same commitment to practical solutions guides my work closer to home. When local officials identified urgent safety and infrastructure needs in our villages, my focus was not on political lines, it was on how Nassau County could serve as an effective partner.
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By Cynthia Nuñez
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9/4/26
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Considering how the recently approved flavors include Rich Berry, Autumn Spice and Cappuccino, it’s little wonder why these highly addictive products are soaring in popularity among our youth. But the FDA gave them the green light anyway.
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By Arnold W. Drucker
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9/4/26
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With Suffolk and Nassau counties dependent on a sole-source aquifer that is being impacted by PFAS, and with people elsewhere in the nation and world affected in a variety of ways, what are the safe alternatives?
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By Karl Grossman
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9/4/26
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Through their tireless advocacy, the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) was established in 2011 and became a lifeline for thousands to receive care at no cost.
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By Laura A. Gillen
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9/4/26
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Long Island retirees aren’t uniformly downsizing or decelerating. They’re rejecting the outmoded idea that chronological age determines how we should live. In a world of 30-year retirements and second and third acts, a single number can no longer capture a person’s capacity, purpose or potential.
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By Stuart C. Kaplan & Marcus Riley
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9/4/26
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Extracurricular school activities are an important part of the fabric of our communities. For students, participation is about far more than wins and losses or hitting the perfect musical note. These activities offer them opportunities to build confidence, learn discipline, develop teamwork and leadership skills, overcome adversity and form friendships that can last long after graduation.
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9/4/26
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As Callie learns more about the present drug dealings and coverups, she sees connections to past crimes. The town she thought she knew so well harbors many frightening secrets.
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By Ann DiPietro
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8/28/26
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