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The Food is Gone. The Flowers Have Faded.
Cover photo - Freepik
Death is probably the most difficult part of life, especially when it’s tragic, sudden, and unexpected. There also isn’t a clear roadmap to navigate through the aftereffects and grieving process. I’ve...
LA’s Devastating Lesson for Blue Cities Everywhere
By Betsy McCaughey | AMAC Outside Contributor
New Yorkers, Chicagoans, Denverites, and other blue-city residents should feel scared as they watch Los Angeles neighborhoods obliterated by fire. These other cities could be next, victims of...
Endearing Song: Madame Cornelie Meysenheim
By Ellyn Okvist, B.Sc.
Blessings on this earth happen often, but miraculous talent and infinite recognition come once in a lifetime. History has a habit of coming to us when we least expect it, as...
The Necessary Standard for American Education: Presidential Transitions
Cover credit - FMT
The presidential transition is the process that occurs when an incumbent president is leaving office - either through term limits, electoral defeat, or refusal to seek another term - and the...
In Memoriam: Ken Maher Jr.
By Ashley Pavlakis
Lifelong St. James resident Kenneth Maher Jr. passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 43. Maher Jr. was a beloved member of his community and was always gracious to...
National, State and Local Temperature Checks
National
More than six million people remain under critical fire threats as Los Angeles braces for higher winds and two major fires that are barely contained.The critical threats are not just relegated to Los Angeles...
Garbarino Secures $18.6M in DOT Grants for Long Island
Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) announced the award of two significant grants, totaling $18,640,000, from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for vital infrastructure projects in New York’s 2nd Congressional District. The funding, which Garbarino...
In Response to Ernie Fazio’s Op-Ed 1/09/2025
By Councilman Mike McElwee
I wish Ernie Fazio had done some more research before writing his op-ed, maybe reaching out to any of the four councilmen who voted “no” and asking why. I will give...
The Correct Number of People Burned Alive in NYC is 0
Governor Kathy Hochul’s (D) State of the State address for 2025 did set some big goals for the state, but fell short of addressing problems of massive significance to the people of New York.For...
Romaine, Toulon Address Drones Flying Around Gabreski
By Hank Russell
After hearing reports of drones flying over Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R-Center Moriches) (pictured below left) and Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr. (D) (pictured below...
Yaphank LIRR Station to Relocate, Name Suggestions Sought
Cover photo - Concept art for the new LIRR station (Credit - Town of Brookhaven)
The little-used Yaphank Long Island Rail Road Station is finally slated for relocation.The station is currently located off of...
PR Legend Todd Shapiro Honored for 30 Years of Service
Cover photo: Shapiro surrounded by long-time friends and colleagues (Credit - Matt Meduri)
While elected officials, non-profit organizations, civic associations, and the like all have the same objective in getting out their messages, it wouldn’t...
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