"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to s

Tensions have been increasing between the "Bolivarian Republic" of Venezuela - under its Dictator Nicolas Maduro - and nearly all its neighbors, including the United States.   Maduro seized power in 2013 after having been named Vice President and heir-apparent by the prior dictator Hugo Chavez, who was dying of cancer.   The Maduro regime hasn't just been a dictatorship - it has been a kleptocracy that has stripped and sold-off the country's assets, leaving millions impoveris

By Elaine Phillips   The only thing that beats shopping online from the comfort of your couch is walking into a neighborhood business, owned by a local family, and keeping your hard-earned money right here in Nassau County.   Retail establishments employ almost 70,000 people in Nassau; accommodations and food services employ another 54,000. The arts, entertainment and recreation employ more than 50,000 – that’s approximately 174,000 workers who spend a good portion of their p

By Thomas Nothel   The Town of North Hempstead has dedicated a new 13 Foot clock tower at Blumenfeld Family Park in Port Washington, with dozens of local residents and the Town leadership present for the dedication.   The four-faced street clock is located on Main Street as is the Park.  The Clock is an elegant addition to the town park and enhances aesthetic appeal of the Park.   The clock is strategically located to serve as a central meeting point for visitors to the Park.

By Steve Levy   Good news for those who were dismayed that some Suffolk County officials employed questionable tactics in seeking approval for a countywide referendum that extended the terms of office from two years to four years.   The chairman of the Suffolk County Democratic Party has indicated that he will be initiating a lawsuit to have a court declare the proposition illegal. (Even though the Democratic loyal opposition from the legislature was AWOL on the issue, probab

By Thomas Nothel     The North Shore Land Alliance has elected Hollis Russell as its new Chairman of the Board. Russell succeeds Hoyle Jones who has been Chairman of the Board since 2017.   Russell has served on the Land Alliance Board since 2008.  The organization’s mission is to conserve and steward Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters, and environmental resources.   Russell was directly involved in the creation of the O’Neil Conservation Stewards Internship Pro