Nassau University Medical Center remains on life support

Hospital Chairman Bruderman refuses state terms for emergency funds, putting Nassau University Medical Center on the brink of collapse, with job losses looming and the future uncertain.

Exploring the intersection of race and economics on Long Island

A recent forum hosted by Empire State Voices and the Economic Security Project offered a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of race and economics in Long Island, featuring Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and community activists.

Long Island Net, Terry Roberts, survives stray gunshot in Philadelphia

NBA G-League player Terry Roberts, Long Island Nets guard, survives chest gunshot in Philadelphia crossfire.

Town of Hempstead Black History Month program celebrates achievements and legal victory

The Town of Hempstead's Black History Month program commemorated achievements, culture, and a significant legal victory.

Uniondale High School closes out Black History Month with big celebration

Uniondale High School's Black History Month grand finale celebrated with awards, captivating performances, and community recognition.

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For Democrats, Suozzi’s victory is nothing to brag about

Democrats were understandably elated when former Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi won the special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District on Feb. 13, but they shouldn’t be popping any champagne. In truth, Suozzi’s victory over the Republicans’ candidate, Mazi Melesa Pilip, was a lot closer than it should have been.

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At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone

My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island.

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Our communities need more doctors who look like me

I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor.

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Writing climate change into the K-12 curriculum

We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980.