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.

HEAT Act could save struggling New Yorkers $164 per month

New Yorkers face economic struggles and high energy costs amidst the ongoing climate crisis. Assemblywoman Taylor Darling advocates for the HEAT Act, aiming to reduce energy burdens and provide relief to Long Island residents. The legislative package addresses climate justice and affordability concerns.

Public comments on 'East Garden City' bill have begun

Activists and community leaders voice concerns about the historical accuracy and potential dangers associated with the misidentification of part of Uniondale as East Garden City.

Uniondale's Director of Multilingual Learners recognized for community impact

Estrella Olivares-Orellana, Director of Multilingual Learners at Uniondale school district, honored by Governor Hochul for her leadership in the Latina Mentoring Program. The recognition underscores the program's impact on Latina youth empowerment and mentorship initiatives.

Uniondale's Chika Akazi clears all hurdles to a state championship

Uniondale High School senior, Chika Akazi, has solidified her status as the best 55-meter hurdle runner in all of New York State, etching her name into the history books of high school track and …

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Solving Long Island’s housing problem

We have seen how a global pandemic has made local housing prices surge to levels that make them unaffordable for many disheartened house hunters on Long Island. While the housing market is starting to return to pre-Covid levels, an average price is still out of reach for most young adults starting their careers, single-income households, and older residents looking to downsize. Long Island has also been plagued by a lack of home inventory, which for many has turned the American dream into a dream deferred.

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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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The challenge of a Supreme Court that isn’t supreme

As a lawyer, I have the greatest respect for the American court system. Our country is one of the few in the world whose courts are not used for political vendettas, as is the case in Russia. That system is manipulated by one man, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and there are countless cases in which he has punished his political enemies by using the judicial system.