The world of politics has never been an oasis of peace and harmony. By its very nature, democracy is a clash of ideas fueled by ambition. It is not an arena for the faint of heart.
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12/7/23
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Like most people, I awoke on Oct. 7 to news of Hamas’ horrific attack on Israel. The barbarism displayed by the Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians was enough to make anybody’s blood boil.
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By Anthony D'Esposito
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12/7/23
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I’ll never forget the last time I saw my stepmother, even though by then she’d already forgotten me. It was last year in the Florida hospice center Helen had lived in . . .
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By Michael Hinman
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12/7/23
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre has made what it says is its “best and final proposal” toward a settlement with the more the 600 people who accused the church of child sexual abuse
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By Daniel Offner
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12/6/23
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The running of the 2024 Belmont Stakes will officially be held at Saratoga Race Course to allow for the uninterrupted reconstruction of Belmont Park.
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By Nicole Wagner
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12/6/23
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Laurie Berkner remains at the forefront of the kids music scene. And she’s ready to share some holiday cheer with her fans — as only she can. Everyone will have a jolly good time when Berkner visits Long Island to ring in the holidays, next Sunday, Dec. 17, on The Paramount stage.
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By Danielle Schwab
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12/6/23
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Governor Kathy Hochul has set Feb. 13 as the date for the special election to replace former Representative George Santos. The election, required by state law to take place within 70 to 80 days of …
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By Will Sheeline
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12/5/23
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A school bus driver was arrested and charged for allegedly raping and kidnapping a Valley Stream student who rode on his bus route between January and July of this year.
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By Juan Lasso
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12/4/23
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Five people were stabbed to death, another person is critical and two NYPD police officers were slashed before the alleged attacked was shot by police and died in an incident at a multi-family home on Beach 22nd St. in Far Rockaway on Dec. 3.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/3/23
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Jewish teenagers, religious leaders and elected officials came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support of Israel, amid its ongoing war against Hamas. Jeffrey Pravato, the …
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/1/23
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