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We must understand what antisemitism is, and isn’t

The American Jewish Committee recently released its annual State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report, which revealed that 63 percent of American Jews say the status of Jews in the U.S. is “less secure than a year ago” — a 22-percentage-point increase in just one year, and a 32-point increase over two years. more

By Eric Post and Bob Vecchio | 3/29/24

We need stronger enforcement of youth vaping laws

Parents, teachers and school administrators on Long Island all understand the gravity of the youth vaping epidemic. Young people are using vaping devices at alarming rates, exposing themselves to nicotine and numerous other dangerous chemicals that have adverse effects on their health. New York state must respond to this crisis by requiring greater transparency when it comes to the sale of vaping products, holding distributors accountable for illegal sales and rigorously enforcing penalties for bad actors. more

By Michaelle Solages | 3/29/24

We need regional solutions to protect our environment

While many public policies often divide us as a nation, the protection of Mother Earth unites us with a common goal as a society. As Long Islanders, especially Town of Oyster Bay residents, we cherish the surrounding environment and value the importance of clean air, waterways, locally grown food, natural resources, and amazing open space for recreation. more

By Joseph Saladino | 3/29/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

Lisa Gottuso, of Oceanside, Karen Malatesta, of Island Park, Joanne Ameruoso, of Merrick, and Susanne Montesano and Joanne Agnello, of Long Beach, prepare to play.

This group played pickleball in Long Beach for a good cause

Each year in the United States, roughly 240,000 women, and more than 2,000 men, are diagnosed with breast cancer. The disease has hit one local woman hard, and she is doing something about it. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/22/24

Members of the law enforcement departments in attendance, all recognized by community members and congregants, with Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, center.

A special recognition at Temple Emanu-El

Long Beach’s police departments try to meet with community members and build relationships at events throughout the year, like International Night Out, which takes place every August. … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/22/24

Johanna Mathieson, executive director of AIP, and Hedy Page, who was honored March 17 at the public library.

This Holocaust survivor and Long Beach artist was honored by Artists in Partnership

Artists in Partnership hosted the world premiere of the documentary “The World I Know,” by filmmaker John Terrascuso, at the Long Beach Public Library auditorium on March 17. The film … more

3/22/24

The joyous holiday of Purim

I pray it’s not another “here we go again” moment. Regrettably, to a large segment of the Jewish world it feels that because of the raging wave of antisemitism, the incredibly … more

3/22/24

Peter Dugan, Poet Laureate Paula Curci and Theresa Rosario-Berzner- Shore are all poets and the hosts of Poetry: it’s a ‘Shore’ Thing. The open mic at the Long Beach Public Library is every second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

A poetry festival is coming to the Long Beach Public Library

Something inspiring and truly surprising has been bubbling up on the Long Island literary scene, thanks to Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curci and Poet Laureate emeritus Peter Dugan, editors of … more

3/22/24

With AI, we’re through the looking glass

In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy. more

By Alan Singer | 3/22/24

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