Valley Stream District 13 held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting to appoint leadership roles and swear in new trustees, marking a pivotal moment for the district as it prepares for …
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By Juan Lasso
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7/26/24
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The long-delayed plan to launch a commuter ferry service from Glen Cove’s multimillion-dollar terminal has hit another roadblock, with city officials fearing a potential federal grant clawback …
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By Roksana Amid
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7/26/24
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Jonathon Ward, a long-time resident of Valley Stream, has been awarded funds from the Huntington Arts Council through the New York State Council on the Arts Community Regrant Program. These funds …
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By Juan Lasso
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7/26/24
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The Sea Cliff Arts Council is currently featuring an evocative new exhibit by Kat DiResta, the council’s co-chair, showcasing her travel photography. This exhibit marks DiResta’s first …
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By Will Sheeline
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7/26/24
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Music lovers settled into chairs and blankets at Morgan Memorial Park on July 21 for the 65th anniversary of the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival.
The crowd heard “100 Years of …
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7/26/24
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But for me, the epitome of athleticism didn’t come in the form of an epic home run or, in Brady’s case, so many game-winning touchdowns. For me it was the whoosh of a soccer ball hitting the net at the back of the goal.
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By Jordan Vallone
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7/26/24
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There is no doubt that the MTA is a vital resource for New Yorkers, but the dereliction of duty by the agency’s leadership has led to staggering budget deficits and wasteful spending, to the point where it now costs the MTA roughly $3 billion a year just to service its enormous debt.
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By Anthony D'Esposito
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7/26/24
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While I don’t go to church too often anymore, I still have a special place in my heart for the magic, the importance and the splendor of religion, especially Christianity. The history of religion is one of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and led to some of the most phenomenal art, literature and philosophy that humanity has ever produced.
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By Will Sheeline
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7/26/24
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Amid ongoing debates about public safety and individual rights, the Nassau County Legislature is poised to make a significant decision that could have an impact on both.
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7/26/24
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When I hear talk of student loan forgiveness, I immediately think of the wise advice that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Why should the government forgive college loans? Loan forgiveness is only a temporary solution to the costs of higher education. If loans are funded by the government, they are not forgiven, they don’t go away — taxpayers assume the debt.
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By Ed Fare
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7/26/24
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