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The 49-year-old retired Port Authority police officer died unexpectedly on July 14, while visiting family in Florida.

Hempstead town councilman Chris Carini remembered at emotional funeral mass

Hundreds gathered at St. William the Abbot Roman Catholic Church in Seaford to honor Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini, a dedicated public servant known for his commitment to quality-of-life initiatives, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 49. more

by Jordan Vallone and Charles Shaw | 7/26/24

Dan Smith, left, principal of Seaford Middle School, and Deborah Emmerich, principal of Seaford Manor Elementary School, are set to leave the school district next month.

Seaford schools bid farewell to longtime principals

Deborah Emmerich, principal at Seaford Manor Elementary School, and Dan Smith, principal at Seaford Middle School, are set to leave their positions in August. more

By Charles Shaw | 7/26/24

Evelyn Caputo selected as Miss Wantagh 2024

Evelyn Caputo was officially crowned Miss Wantagh 2024 during the Wantagh Independence Day Parade on July 4. more

Lara Murray-Sterzel | 7/26/24

Leo Walsh, of Valley Stream, shows off his blue 1971 Dodge Challenger at the Wantagh Museum’s Third Annual Antique Car Show on July 20.

Vintage rides at Wantagh Museum's antique car show

The Wantagh Museum hosted its Third Annual Antique Car Show on July 20, showcasing a variety of vintage automobiles from the 1970s and earlier. more

By Charles Shaw | 7/26/24

State Sen. Steve Rhoads joined the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce and local officials for three ribbon cutting ceremonies in Wantagh on July 17.

Wantagh chamber welcomes new businesses with ribbon cutting ceremony

On July 17th, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads joined Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from Congressman Anthony D'Esposito's office and … more

7/26/24

These Olympics, let’s remember to champion all athletes

But for me, the epitome of athleticism didn’t come in the form of an epic home run or, in Brady’s case, so many game-winning touchdowns. For me it was the whoosh of a soccer ball hitting the net at the back of the goal. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/26/24

Congestion pricing may be paused, but the fight continues

There is no doubt that the MTA is a vital resource for New Yorkers, but the dereliction of duty by the agency’s leadership has led to staggering budget deficits and wasteful spending, to the point where it now costs the MTA roughly $3 billion a year just to service its enormous debt. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 7/26/24

We are not a nation of one religion

While I don’t go to church too often anymore, I still have a special place in my heart for the magic, the importance and the splendor of religion, especially Christianity. The history of religion is one of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and led to some of the most phenomenal art, literature and philosophy that humanity has ever produced. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/26/24

Face mask bill must strike a delicate balance

Amid ongoing debates about public safety and individual rights, the Nassau County Legislature is poised to make a significant decision that could have an impact on both. more

7/26/24

Should we be forgiving student loan debt?

When I hear talk of student loan forgiveness, I immediately think of the wise advice that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Why should the government forgive college loans? Loan forgiveness is only a temporary solution to the costs of higher education. If loans are funded by the government, they are not forgiven, they don’t go away — taxpayers assume the debt. more

By Ed Fare | 7/26/24

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