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.
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.
The Healthcare Education Project hosted its inaugural Frontline Fest at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on Oct. 10, bringing together health care workers, community organizations and Long Islanders for …
Founded as a soup kitchen in 1983, the Interfaith Nutrition Network has served more than 16 million meals to Long Islanders facing hunger and homelessness. Its new Center for Transformative Change, …
As Halloween approaches, Uniondale is preparing for various events such as family trunk or treats and costume parties at the Long Island Children’s Museum, a celebration of costumes, candy and …
