Watching the war between Israel and Hamas continue, I am heartbroken. Like any person of goodwill, I am pained by the babies, young people, women, elderly and all people taken hostage by Hamas, including my neighbor Omer Neutra.
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By Eric Post
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1/26/24
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In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, the world stood united in shock and grief. Americans came together to support one another in the face of an unprecedented tragedy. Yet even in those dark days, there were voices around the globe that cheered for the destruction of what they called the “great Satan.”
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By Ari Brown
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1/26/24
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At Freeport Public Schools, creating a safe, welcoming and affirming environment for every student, staff member and stakeholder isn’t just a priority, but a fundamental necessity. We acknowledge the need for an educational environment that fosters a sense of belonging and support, ensuring that all have an opportunity to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
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By Kishore Kuncham
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1/19/24
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The debt of developing countries is at "crisis" levels, the World Bank has just said. Supporting that view is a New York Times story December 16 headlined "The Debt Problem is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It is Broken."
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By Mel Gurtov
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1/19/24
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In this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics.
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By Jerry Kremer
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1/19/24
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While I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done.
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By Peter King
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1/19/24
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As we embark upon 2024 and a new term of the Nassau County Legislature, we do so at a truly evolutionary time.
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By Siela Bynoe
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1/19/24
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Have you ever wondered when the village of Rockville Centre was founded? Or who its original inhabitants were? Or how it got its name? We have the answers!
We would like to introduce — or for many, we hope, reintroduce — the Rockville Centre Historical Society and the Phillips House Museum.
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By Jim Belling
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1/19/24
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Some politicians give out “candy.” Some give out “medicine.” That’s the nature of politics. But what’s unacceptable is giving people medicine and telling them …
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By Jack Martins
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1/19/24
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Being a law enforcement officer is an essential role in our society, yet today it’s a job that faces a growing stigma. A Siena College poll conducted last July revealed significant concern among New Yorkers about public safety, with 61 percent expressing worry about becoming a crime victim and 51 percent saying they felt uneasy about their safety in public spaces. Adding to this, an overwhelming 87 percent of respondents perceived crime as a serious issue in our state.
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By Ed Ra
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1/12/24
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