We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980.
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By Alan Singer
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3/1/24
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My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island.
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By Jack Martins
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3/1/24
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A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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STAFF REPORT
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2/29/24
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Members of the Wantagh High School boys’ varsity swim team took part in the 24th annual Super Bowl Splash in Long Beach on Feb. 11. According to team member Stephen D’Amato, it was a memorable way to bond.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/23/24
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Students at Salk Middle School in Levittown converted what was a fun club into a place for them to have meaningful conversations and reach out to other students about school life.
Michele …
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By Charles Shaw
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2/23/24
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Fundraiser at Governor's Comedy Club in Levittown brings laughs and good times to help those in need
The Massapequa Park Lions Club and the Long Island Pride Lions Club hosted a comedy night fundraiser on Feb. 18 at the Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown.
The event, organized by Sue …
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2/23/24
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The Wantagh Senior Center, located at the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh, recently held a Valentine's Day Party for around 85 seniors.
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2/23/24
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About 100 students from Diana Arichabala’s Spanish level 3 classes went to Sangria 71 in Williston Park to taste the flavors of Spain. Plates of appetizers came out including chorizo, croquetas and Manchego cheese with honey. Each student could then select an entrée.
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2/23/24
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I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them.
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By Randi Kreiss
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2/23/24
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February is American Heart Month, and this is a story about my heart — literally and figuratively. It’s the reason I am where I am today.
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By Seth Koslow
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2/23/24
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