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A Few Clouds New York state passes food-diversion law; anaerobic digesters on the way
On the grounds of the 72-acre A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale is a small, white-tiled warehouse, with a handful of garage bays, operated by the nonprofit food-recovery …
Taking back the power
Island Park, Northport residents team up to protest LIPA tax case
As the Long Island Power Authority continues to seek a reduction in its property-tax payments on four National Grid-operated power plants — including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station — Island Park residents met with a Northport-based coalition on April 11 to protest the efforts, which would significantly raise taxes in the communities.
Six indicted for two alleged December murders in Far Rockaway and Lawrence
Six alleged MS-13 members have been indicted for their alleged role in two murders that took place in Far Rockaway and Lawrence last December.
Obituary
Longtime Kennedy Principal Lorraine Poppe dies
Lorraine Poppe, a beloved and transformational educator for 44 years, died on Tuesday after a long period of declining health.
Long Beach retains consulting firm amid financial woes
City Council votes 4-1 for $140,000 agreement to help turn finances around
The Long Beach City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to enter into a $140,000 agreement with a financial consulting firm to help turn the city’s finances around and develop a long-term plan as …
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Glen Cove firefighter with a ‘great heart’ donates a kidney to a stranger
Maryann Rich, a lifelong Glen Cover, receives a gift every year on Mother’s Day in the form of a plant, which is always waiting outside her front door. There is never a card or any kind of clue as …
A Hall of Famer that Rocks
Longtime East Rockaway boys' basketball coach enshrined in state hall
Joe Lores’s long road to the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame began in seventh grade. The now 61-year-old ran with a rough crowd back then, prompting his father to take his 12-year-old son, already 6 feet tall, to the St. Raymond’s School gym in East Rockaway to join the basketball team.
‘In recognition of their service'
State Sen. John Brooks joined Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen last week to outline a proposal that would give certain active-duty service personnel a break from property taxes. Speaking on …
West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce hopes to build interest in local businesses
Roughly 60 residents filled the West Hempstead Fire Department for the Chamber of Commerce’s community forum on April 10. Local groups and organizations included the West Hempstead Historical …
Former Ohio governor John Kasich tackles divisiveness at Molloy College forum
Tackling divisiveness, disrupting the status quo, showing up for something you believe in and changing the world were just a few of the messages former Ohio Gov. John Kasich shared with a crowd of several hundred at Molloy College on April 10.
Neighbors
A ‘souper’ collection in Malverne
In an effort to help stock the food pantry at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne, as well as bringing the community together, the church held its annual Souper Scavenger Hunt last …
Seaford actress to appear in Garden gig
Jacqueline Fisher is only 26, but she is already a show biz veteran. Currently part of the “PAW Patrol Live” national touring company, the Seaford native has been appearing onstage for …
Valley Stream Chabad offers pre-Passover relaxation
Almost 40 women gathered at Temple Hillel on April 3 to decompress from their Passover preparations, which include destroying or selling leavened food, cleaning appliances and setting the table for the first two Seders. During the Seders — which are held on the first and second night of the holiday — Jews eat matzo, read the story of Exodus, drink four cups of wine and sing songs.
GOP candidate to be appointed to Ambrosino's seat on Tuesday
Tom Muscarella, the Garden City Republican tapped by the County GOP to run for convicted Hempstead Councilman Ed Ambrosino's seat, is likely to be seated before he begins campaigning. At next week's Hempstead Town Board meeting, the Republican-controlled board is set to appoint Muscarella to the seat left empty after Ambrosino resigned, over the objections of Democratic Town Supervisor Laura Gillen.
Editorial
GOP is hardly Rooseveltian on conservation
Nassau County’s most famous Republican, President Theodore Roosevelt, dedicated much of his life to preserving nature. During his time in the White House, the Oyster Bay resident . . .
Op-Ed
Catholics must speak up to end abuse
When I see stories of sexual abuse by clergy members, I’m often angry with many people. Mostly, I’m angry with those who allowed the abuse to go on uninterrupted for years . . .
Op-Ed
We’ve got a plan to make L.I. commuters’ lives easier
For far too long, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been a faceless organization, with Long Island Rail Road riders paying for overpriced tickets while receiving subpar service. For years, over 300,000 daily LIRR riders . . .
Randi Kreiss
Uncle Joe would have loved my Aunt Helen
You might think that there’s nothing more to say about former Vice President Joe Biden and the touchy-feely behavior that makes some women “uncomfortable,” but that’s only because you didn’t know my Aunt Helen.