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Climate change is breaking the bank
Last year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, with accompanying climate disasters. More than 40 percent of the planet’s surface was at least 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than in the late 19th century. Many scientists believe that a 1.5-degree increase over preindustrial levels is the point at which severe climate consequences begin. more
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The Nassau Library System offers a ‘Techmobile,’ which brings digital access, technology help and library services to patrons who might not otherwise have access to those services. It registered nearly 2 million digital checkouts last year — or more than 5,000 per day.
County libraries meet the future with 1.9 million digital checkouts
Read a book. Listen to a book. But don’t feel like you have to physically pick up the book. more
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From left, Larry Slutsky, Rabbi Moshe Weisblum, and Doris Joltin.
Congregation Beth Tikvah Annual Journal Celebration
On Sunday, June 11, congregants, members of the community and elected officials attended the Fourteenth Annual Journal Celebration at Congregation Beth Tikvah (CBT) in Wantagh. more
Is the promise of wind energy off L.I.’s shores fading?
As a result of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, signed into law in 2019, New York committed to ambitious targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 . . . more
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Despite the filled shelves in the food pantry at St. Frances de Chantal, Ele Melendez, director of its Parish Social Ministry, said there should be more.
Food pantries offer hope to the needy
‘Tis the season of giving, and local food pantries are diligently working to help feed the needy, despite a decrease in donations compared to previous years. At St. Frances de Chantal in … more
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An opportunity to do good presented itself. I went for it.
On Nov. 7, I was honored and humbled to be elected to the Nassau County Legislature by the residents of the 1st Legislative District, which comprises the Village of Rockville Centre and most of the Village of Hempstead. more
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William Kimbley, left, head mechanic at Maple Lanes RVC, receives recognition for his 50 years of service from Joe LaSpina, vice president of Maple Family Centers.
Maple Lanes' head mechanic celebrates 50 years on the job
Wantagh resident William “Billy” Kimbley has dedicated the past 50 years of his life to repairing and maintaining the machinery at Maple Lanes RVC — and he has no plans of slowing … more
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The great Albany debates are long gone
Having served in the Assembly for 23 years, I can’t avoid comparing the Legislature of my days and the current one. So much has changed, a lot of it for the good. There are now such things as electronic voting, immediate access to pending legislation, a modern sound system and many other changes that make legislating so much faster, easier and smarter. more
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We can't afford to waste water
Q. I’ve been looking for ways to save water, and have some ideas to share with your readers. Most people think their water bill pays for water, but it doesn’t, really . . . more
Samuel Baharestani, MD
Botox® and Fillers
Q: All of my friends on Long Island seem to be getting treated with Botox® and fillers to fight the aging process. Are these cosmetic treatments safe? A: Although … more
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