They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes.
That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the …
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3/29/24
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The American Jewish Committee recently released its annual State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report, which revealed that 63 percent of American Jews say the status of Jews in the U.S. is “less secure than a year ago” — a 22-percentage-point increase in just one year, and a 32-point increase over two years.
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By Eric Post and Bob Vecchio
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3/29/24
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Parents, teachers and school administrators on Long Island all understand the gravity of the youth vaping epidemic. Young people are using vaping devices at alarming rates, exposing themselves to nicotine and numerous other dangerous chemicals that have adverse effects on their health. New York state must respond to this crisis by requiring greater transparency when it comes to the sale of vaping products, holding distributors accountable for illegal sales and rigorously enforcing penalties for bad actors.
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By Michaelle Solages
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3/29/24
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While many public policies often divide us as a nation, the protection of Mother Earth unites us with a common goal as a society. As Long Islanders, especially Town of Oyster Bay residents, we cherish the surrounding environment and value the importance of clean air, waterways, locally grown food, natural resources, and amazing open space for recreation.
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By Joseph Saladino
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3/29/24
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New York Police Department Officer Jonathan Diller, a Franklin Square native, was shot and killed in Far Rockaway during a traffic stop on March 25.
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By Nicole Wagner
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3/28/24
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For the love of chocolate, there’s a sweet treat awaiting everyone at this year’s Chocolate Expo.
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By Danielle Schwab
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3/27/24
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The state Gaming Commission created more drama for the high stakes competition for the three available casino licenses as the commission indicated last week that it wouldn’t issue any license, …
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By Brandon Cruz
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3/25/24
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An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause.
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STAFF REPORT
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3/25/24
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With budget season picking up the pace across Nassau County’s school districts, the North Shore School District has found itself entangled in a web of misinformation propagated by a group known …
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By Will Sheeline
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3/22/24
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Thanks to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s first executive order of the year, the county is gaining new attention as it becomes the newest battlefield of the United States’ …
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By Will Sheeline
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3/22/24
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