West Hempstead battling for conference title

It’s never easy being the defending Long Island champions. West Hempstead boys team is finding this out as it wears a target on its back amidst an 8-6 start.  West Hempstead lost …

West Hempstead Students Celebrated for Musical Achievements

West Hempstead’s Board of Education recognized the musical accomplishments of their students at the Jan. 21 meeting.

Students in STEM! Science and innovation at West Hempstead Secondary School

At West Hempstead Union Free School District's annual STEMposium, students displayed projects that tackled real-world challenges.

Three arrested in West Hempstead for an alleged stolen car

Three people were arrested in West Hempstead for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle on Jan. 20.

What is the West Hempstead school district doing to teach English as a New Language?

English as a New Language classes are very much a part of the West Hempstead school district curriculum.

Editorial

Abandoning fact-checking is dangerous

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.

Columnist

Laura Gillen: Bipartisanship is the way forward

When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.

Columnist

Bruce Blakeman: Safety and affordability must be Nassau’s priorities

As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.

Columnist

Randi Kreiss: When was the last time you read a book?

I’ve known for some time that young people aren’t choosing to read books when the competition is TV or social media.

Columnist

Bryan Golden: Making resolutions stick, a blueprint for success

In January, many people hope to create a fresh start with New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s losing weight, changing careers, saving money or quitting smoking, the desire for change is strong.