One hundred years have now passed since the original Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced on the federal level. On Nov. 5, we New Yorkers will decide whether to modernize our own state Constitution. Currently, that Constitution protects only against racial and religious discrimination. It does not prohibit discrimination against groups that have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women and immigrants. This measure lands on the ballot after legislation to push it forward passed both houses of the State Legislature in two successive terms. more

So how did we get to this point? This isn’t an exercise in placing blame. It would be impossible to assign blame when the system that allowed this situation to develop has been in place for generations. But to find solutions, we need to understand how we got here. more

Behind batterymates, lefty ace Garret Gates and catcher Matthew Ryan, the North Shore baseball team was back in the playoffs after a two-year hiatus. For some schools, that’s not a long … more

The numerous college demonstrations lately have given me a lot of mixed feelings. Having lived through the years when there were other demonstrations, I contrast how those incidents were handled with the present ones. In addition, I can’t help but feel some sadness about how our elected officials are reacting to these events. more

Dozens of people gathered at the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center in Glen Cove last Sunday to commemorate Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day, which pays tribute to the 6 million … more

Two students from the North Shore School District were selected as finalists for the prestigious National History Day Program advancing to the national competition held in College Park, Maryland, … more

Lisa Colacioppo, the current vice president of the North Shore School District Board of Education, is running for reelection for a second term on the board. Colacioppo, 48, of Sea Cliff, is a retired … more

Maria Mosca is running for reelection to the North Shore School District’s Board of Education, aiming to continue her work in supporting the district’s educational programs and navigating its … more

James Svendsen, a seasoned educator with 34 years of experience, has announced his candidacy for the North Shore School District Board of Trustees. Svendsen says his extensive background in … more

The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health. more