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On airplane noise, we’re back to the drawing board

Senator Jack Martins addresses the persistent issue of airplane noise disturbing communities near busy airports, emphasizing the need for objective studies and coordinated efforts to mitigate the impact, while expressing unwavering determination to advocate for quieter skies more

By Jack Martins | 4/12/24

Biden’s mandate will bring ‘order to the border’

Last week, President Biden signed an executive order shutting off asylum requests and automatically denying migrants entry to the United States when the number of people encountered by American … more

By Tom Suozzi | 6/14/24

Myles Schnaier, at right, the Seaford Class of 2023 salutatorian, and his sister Rachel Schnaier, organized a book drive and collected over 1,000 books for the non-profit organization Book Fairies, which is based in Freeport.

Myles and Rachel Schnaier collect 1,020 books for Book Fairies

In early June, Seaford High School students Myles Schnaier — Salutatorian of the class of 2023 — and his sister Rachel — an upcoming junior — organized a book drive and donated 1,020 books to the Book Fairies, a non-profit organization that distributes new and gently used books to under-resourced communities on Long Island. more

By Natalie DiFusco | 7/2/23

Hochul should sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act

If we are going to save the planet, we need to start by saving the bees. Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat . . . more

By Adrienne Esposito | 7/27/23

Q: How can I make family gatherings more enjoyable for family members who have hearing difficulty?

A: The family is gathered for Thanksgiving dinner. Young and old are laughing, sharing fond memories and catching up on the latest. It is a warm, joyful scene – unless you notice … more

Dr. Lawrence Cardano, Au.D | 11/28/14

Education Law

Q: Are my child's private Facebook postings truly confidential? A: Maybe not. It has long been the law that schools can look at and use social media postings done outside … more

By Lynn M. Brown | 7/22/15

Richard Colavita has spent over 30 years teaching science to students at Wantagh High School. Early this year, Colavita received a letter from the Harvard Club of Long Island, recognizing him as a distinguished teacher.

Wantagh High School educator discusses career, Harvard Club recognition

When Melanie Volz graduated from Wantagh High School as the Class of 2021 valedictorian, she wanted to find a way to give back to the teachers who helped shape her education. more

By Charles Shaw | 3/29/24

Members of the Wantagh Kiwanis Club hosted the Eighth Annual Spring Festival at the Wantagh Train Station on June 1.

Wantagh Spring Festival brings food and fun

The Wantagh Kiwanis Club celebrated its Eighth Annual Spring Festival at the Wantagh Train Station on June 1. more

By Charles Shaw | 6/14/24

Local news is good for business

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, which has been introduced in Congress, would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. more

By Dean Ridings | 7/27/23

Who do L.I.’s congressmen really represent?

In the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater . . . more

By Stanley B. Bergman | 10/5/23

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