Sunday, November 15, 2026
National Newspaper Week, Oct. 4–10, is an opportunity to focus attention on something Long Islanders experience every day but can easily take for granted: the value of having journalists paying attention to your own community.
I share this with you because we’re approaching Banned Books Week, which will be observed Oct. 4-10. This year’s theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” The annual event seeks to bring attention to the issue of censorship, uniting librarians, educators, authors and readers against organized attempts to restrict access to information.
Across thousands of institutions, each with its own crime reports, it’s impossible to know how many cases were properly handled by campus authorities, law enforcement or the criminal justice system. And with that said, the Cornell case has left me wondering just how many other victims may share Jane Doe’s experience of feeling ignored, misrepresented and dismissed.
Thousands of water suppliers across the United States, including the Suffolk County Water Authority, have filed lawsuits against companies involved with PFAS. Last year the 3M Company agreed to a settlement of $10.3 billion. SCWA expects to receive $170 million of that. It got an initial payment of $34 million last year.
Although much of the concern focuses on young riders, this isn’t just a young-person issue. There are adults operating e-bikes and scooters carelessly, riding against traffic or on sidewalks, and ignoring traffic controls. Everyone operating one of these vehicles must follow the rules of the road and respect those around them.
What was once a run-down playground at Grand Avenue Elementary School, in Baldwin, has been transformed into an outdoor classroom where students can get
Families gathered at the John J. Byrne Community Center on Nov. 8 to donate toys during a holiday toy drive hosted by the Police Activity League of Uniondale. The unit’s goal is to help spread
Lawrence Road Middle School kicked off the third annual Reading for a Cause Initiative on Thursday. The students are raisingg money for reading and aim to surpass last years goal of $2,000. The …
