Gender equality groups remain strong despite attacks
By William Fitzpatrick Americans who identify as transgender could have their identity wiped from existence due to a proposed change from the Trump administration. A leaked memo from the Department of Health and Human Services published by the New York Times last October outlines plans to redefine “gender” to be based on one’s birth genitalia, […]
It’s now the law: Students must be vaccinated
By Annemarie LePard The deadline to begin “excluding students” from attending school if they have not received their mandatory vaccinations has passed, Nassau County Commissioner of Health Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein said at the Nassau County Board of Health meeting on Sept. 17 in Mineola. That Tuesday marked the 14th, and final, day that children were allowed to […]
Long Island senators secure critical funding for LIRR
By Rich Dolan and Mike Amoruoso Starting in 2021, a version of what Governor Andrew Cuomo envisioned for a New York City congestion pricing plan will begin charging vehicles a toll to drive below 60th Street into Manhattan. The revenue to be generated was originally dedicated to fixing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s fledgling subway system, […]
Nassau County leads NY efforts to prosecute hate crimes
By Jordan Stoopler Photo credit: Jordan Stoopler Congressional candidates on Long Island were targeted by anti-Semitic vandals in the immediate aftermath of the gun attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Some 50 election campaign signs for Democratic candidate Perry Gershon were defaced and riddled with anti-Semitic messages, swastikas and other hate messages last […]
Plastic pollution discussed at the Malverne Jewish Center
By Robert Traverso Nearly two dozen people attended the Malverne Jewish Center for a free screening of “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” on July 9. The documentary focuses on plastic pollution and its impact on the environment. After the film, George Povall, executive director of All Our Energy, led a discussion of the […]
West Hempstead schools create first ever student-led council
By Danielle Franz and Mallory Wilson On Tuesday, Mar. 5, the West Hempstead Board of Education held a budget meeting that featured the Board’s first student-led advisory council. Nine students ranging from the ages of eight to 18 from Cornwell Avenue Elementary, George Washington Middle School and West Hempstead High School made up the council, […]
Youth clinic honors Malverne High School football coaches
By Robert Traverso The football communities of Malverne and East Rockaway honored the legacies of former Malverne High School varsity football coaches Colbert Britt, Ron James and Dr. Ken Leistner at the Britt-James-Leistner Youth Clinic on July 26. The event, which took place under the lights at the Colbert J. Britt Jr. Memorial Field, was […]