Bob Beckwith, former FDNY firefighter, rushed out of retirement to help a friend find his missing son in ground zero, three days after the terrorist attacks shook NYC and the country to its core. This selfless choice turned Beckwith into a beacon of hope for the nation, which he embodied until he died on Feb. 4.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/16/24
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After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/13/24
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Hofstra head coach, Speedy Claxton, got a quick glimpse of the future of basketball this week after leading his team to a 86-77 victory over Hampton University — but the best basketball …
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/26/24
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February.
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/26/24
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The Uniondale housing market is currently difficult because very few people are moving out of their homes in any given month. This causes prospective homebuyers to look elsewhere, even if they …
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By Reine Bethany
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1/19/24
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Justin Brown, the former Vice President of the Uniondale School Board, has officially entered the race for the New York State Assembly, announcing last week his goal to serve his home community in …
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/19/24
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February.
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/18/24
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As Martin Luther King Jr. Day arrives on Monday, it serves as more than just another mark on the calendars for this community — it carries echoes of remembrance, reflection, and a collective …
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By Reine Bethany
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1/12/24
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In the brightly lit Yellow Room cafeteria at Uniondale High School, a cluster of women and teen girls watched Juana Hernandez’s swift hands knead warm water into fine cornmeal, creating a thick …
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By Reine Bethany
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1/12/24
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The past year seemed to be a good one for workers. On a national scale, part-time UPS workers received a 55 percent raise, airline pilots saw 40 percent increases, and autoworkers negotiated a 25 …
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/4/24
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