The coronavirus pandemic has tipped over the world as we know it, harming most New Yorkers in profound ways while laying bare societal inequities that have plagued New Yorkers for generations, like the disparities in access to child care.
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By Todd Kaminsky
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3/4/21
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Oddly, the most offensive remark made by a politician lately (and there are a lot to choose from) came from Marjorie Taylor Greene last month . . .
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3/4/21
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Many people seem to confuse democracy and capitalism. Some seem to think that capitalism defines our system of government. However, our governance is based on democratic principles, including the importance of voting.
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By Robert Scott
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3/4/21
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It’s been over 27 years since Colin Ferguson stepped onto a Long Island Rail Road train in Mineola and started indiscriminately firing a 9mm pistol at passengers. The attack propelled Carolyn McCarthy to run for Congress.
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3/4/21
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On Sunday, March 7, St. Francis Episcopal Church in North Bellmore, in partnership with Carroll’s Kitchen, will feed hundreds of hungry residents.
Roughly 500 meals will be prepared and …
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By Andrew Garcia
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3/4/21
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John F. Kennedy High School’s newest club, aptly named Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, aims to make the school community more inclusive by promoting open dialogue on issues of race and social …
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By Andrew Garcia
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3/4/21
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One hundred doses of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine arrived at Keezac Pharmacy in Bellmore last week, and 100 more are expected to arrive at the end of the month, according to owner and …
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By Peter Belfiore and Alyssa Seidman
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3/4/21
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After a magical run to the Nassau Class A girls’ basketball semifinals last winter, Kennedy had to quickly shift gears on its goals for an encore after the county decided an abbreviated season …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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3/4/21
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U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, who represents the South Shore's 4th District, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday to resign after a third woman came forward accusing him of sexual harassment.
Rice …
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By Scott Brinton
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3/2/21
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Retirement can be an exciting time, full of new adventures and limitless possibilities. Adults age 65 and better now comprise the fastest growing segment of our population, and many envision a long …
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3/1/21
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