West Hempstead gang member sentenced for sex trafficking minors

Joshua Lampley-Reid, a reputed gang member from West Hempstead, was sentenced on Jan. 15, for the sex trafficking of minors.

Local Starbucks staff join holiday protest

Starbucks Workers Union members across the country went on a five-day strike before Christmas last year, citing dissatisfaction with the company’s propositions during contract negotiations.

What to know about new state laws in 2025

Several new measures approved by the state legislature in 2024 are taking effect as of Jan. 1, bringing changes to health insurance, the minimum wage, paid time off and more. St. James resident …

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From ‘farm-to-tavern’ eating in Malverne

Crossroads Farms expands the concept of farm-to-table to “farm-to-tavern” with the opening of Harvest House Tavern.

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From ‘farm-to-tavern’ eating in Malverne

Crossroads Farms expands the concept of farm-to-table to “farm-to-tavern” with the opening of Harvest House Tavern.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.