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From daring sideshow acts featuring fire-eating to circus spectacle and everyone’s favorite rides, plus new enticements, plenty of summer amusements await at the latest edition of the Empire State Fair.

Cotton candy, zeppole, the ubiquitous Ferris wheel. Of course, it must be time for the fair. That summertime staple is back again, taking over the Nassau Coliseum grounds, through July 16. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/12/23

Robert Zimmerman may have lost to George Santos in his hard-fought congressional race last year, but once the congressman’s fabrications over his life were exposed — he made it his mission to ensure Santos was removed from office, and that confidence in the democratic process was restored.

The one man not laughing over George Santos

All eyes — at least in the political world — are on the congressional special election in February to fill the seat that, until last week, was held by the now-expelled George Santos. … more

By Michael Hinman | 12/17/23

Honoring indigenous legacy, without appropriation

The history of America’s relationship with the indigenous peoples who lived here before the arrival of European settlers has been fraught with sugarcoating, obfuscation, and downright ignorance. more

By Will Sheeline | 2/9/24

Hach challenges GOP establishment

Greg Hach is gearing up for the Republican primary on June 25. If he wins, he will challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi to represent the 3rd Congressional District in the November general … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/12/24

North Shore Water Authority have hired Raftelis to conduct an independent appraisal of the drinking water infrastructure in the Sea Cliff Water District.

Water Authority of North Shore hires Raftelis as appraiser

In a strategic move towards municipalizing drinking water services in the North Shore region, the Water Authority of the North Shore has hired Raftelis, a renowned financial consultant firm with a … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/24/23

How are you doing, Long Island?

It was a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” more

2/9/24

William Green, a senior at Friends Academy, explained that Quakers like Lucretia Mott and John Woolman were active members of the abolitionist movement in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The dual history of Quakers and abolition

The history of Quakerism has deep roots in the story of the United States, whether it be their influence on the colonial period or the key role Quakers played in the Revolutionary War, although their … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

Unaffiliated voters are unable to vote in primaries in New York state.

Will ‘blanks’ decide election outcomes

This is the fourth story in a series exploring the complexities of elections, to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. The number of … more

By Laura Lane | 3/29/24

Kim Keiserman scored a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for State Senate, securing 73 percent of the vote against her opponent, Brad Schwartz.

Kim Keiserman wins the Democratic primary in a landslide

Kim Keiserman celebrated a decisive victory in the Democratic primary in the State Senate’s 7th District on Tuesday, securing 73 percent of the vote against her opponent, Brad Schwartz. … more

By Roksana Amid | 6/29/24

Looking back again on a tragedy we’ll never forget

For all Americans, and particularly Long Islanders, who recall the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, reliving those tragic moments each year is devastating, and yet, at the same time, gratifying and reassuring. more

9/14/23

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