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In 2019, the Democratic majorities in the State Senate and Assembly passed the well-known Congestion Pricing Plan. At the time, every Long Island Senate Democrat voted in support of the proposal. The … more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 6/14/24

What, exactly, does it mean to be antisemitic?

In May, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an Antisemitism Awareness Act by a vote of 320-91. The bill would require the federal Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism when “investigating complaints of discrimination” against educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. more

By Alan Singer | 6/14/24

Teaching our students not to hate

Lately, though, it seems the fabric of our entire educational structure, from elementary school all they way up to our highest institutes of learning, is unraveling as a result of a dispiriting and dangerous rise in hate, bigotry and antisemitism, the likes of which we have never seen so widespread. more

By Michael Giangregorio | 6/14/24

This is the best part: All of summer lies ahead

These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead. more

By Randi Kreiss | 6/14/24

Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can be heroes, too

Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/14/24

We are all champions

Nassau County, renowned for its championship teams and historic sporting events, truly shines through its young school athletes who exemplify teamwork and unite communities. more

6/14/24

Zacharo Swartwood and Maria Rose volunteered their time to serve food during the Greek festival.

Celebrating Greek culture and heritage in G.C.

Glen Cove kicks off its annual Greek Festival, attracting hundreds of visitors to embrace the lively event. The celebration was hosted at Garvies Point, where tents were stationed on the lawn, … more

6/14/24

Claire Tao will be taking her talents to Stony Brook University, where she is on track to attend the school’s medical school.

Meet Claire Tao, the North Shore School District’s salutatorian

Claire Tao has been named the salutatorian for the North Shore High School’s Class of 2024, a recognition that celebrates her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/14/24

Sofia Martini will study at Cornell University next fall, and plans to work in the healthcare industry.

Sofia Martini named North Shore High School valedictorian

Capping off a scholastic career marked by academic excellence, leadership, and athletic prowess, Sofia Martini has been named the valedictorian of North Shore High School’s Class of 2024. … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/14/24

Despite recent headlines claiming there would be a joro spider invasion in the Northeast, local experts are skeptical about the range of the arachnid’s spread.

Joro spider invasion is a web of lies

The arrival of joro spiders, which are native to East Asia, in the United States has sparked concern and some sensational headlines. According to experts, however, the potential impact on Long … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/14/24

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