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Bullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. more

By Patrick Pizzo | 2/2/24

Why don’t they just take the train?

I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block. more

By Jake Blumencranz | 2/2/24

Balancing opportunity and community concerns: Assessing the Sands Casino proposal for Nassau’s future

As a member of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, I know the importance of moving Long Island forward with smart economic development. So, as Las Vegas Sands presents Nassau County with a proposed multi-billion-dollar casino project, it is both an opportunity and a challenge. more

By Taylor Darling | 2/2/24

Floods are coming, and we must stay safe

It was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. more

2/2/24

Junior Payton Dulin scored 10 of her 15 points in the second half of Baldwin’s 55-41 victory over visiting Uniondale Friday evening.

Baldwin passes stiff Uniondale test

From the moment Sherrol Sharpe belted out a spectacular rendition of the National Anthem, the atmosphere in Baldwin High School’s gymnasium Friday evening was as electric as it’s been in … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/28/24

Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker, left, Siela Bynoe, Carrie Solagés, Debra Mulé, Scott Davis and Seth Koslow being sworn into office by former Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5.

American Rescue Plan funding to be allocated throughout Nassau, but not everyone is happy

This week the Nassau County Legislature voted along party lines 11-7 to approve a proposed allocation for the remaining $262 million of federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan, … more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

Players from the Nassau Ballaz posing with Hofstra head coach and former NBA player, Speedy Claxton, after competing against each other on the division one floor.

Nassau Ballaz take over Hofstra

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 … more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.

Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February

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. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

Pearl Jacobs, a resident of Uniondale for 30 years and president of the Nostrand Garden Civic Assocaition, donning an “environmental racism” t-shirt as she explains why she believes placing the second largest casino in the country in Uniondale, is racist.

Residents clash in Hempstead environmental meeting over proposed Sands Casino

The Town of Hempstead held its first official public environmental meeting on Jan. 18 regarding the environmental impact of a proposed project that by Las Vegas Sands to build a massive $4 billion … more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

For five consecutive years, outside auditors have warned of a potential financial collapse of the Nassau University Medical Center, with some analysts estimating the hospital could exhaust its cash — and face closure — as early as next month.

Nassau University Medical Center is in critical condition

Since 1935, Nassau University Medical Center has been the cornerstone of medical care in the county and one of the largest hospitals on Long Island. But by this time next month, there is a very real … more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

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