Op-Ed: Do More To Prevent Youth Vaping
Dr. Eve Krief writes that preventing initiation of vaping in the first place is critical to preventing addiction to nicotine and a snowball effect toward the use of other substances. Read More …
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Letter: I’m Not Running for Re-Election
Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook writes about his decision not to seek another term. Read More …
Letter: Support Nutritious Meals for All Students
Over 250 health, educational and anti-hunger organizations including the NYS American Academy of Pediatrics support healthy meals in school for all New York’s children. We must urge legislators and the Governor to include this initiative in the budget, Dr. Eve Krief writes. Read More …
Essay: Hochul Needs to Rethink Housing Plan
Assemblyman Keith P. Brown writes that Gov. Kathy Hockul’s proposal will take away the ability for local communities to make their own zoning decisions and give that power to a “super zoning board” in Albany. Read More …
Letter: The Lesson of George Santos
Barbara Raisch, board member for the League of Women Voters, writes that, In our busy world and bombarded with information, we’ve become a sound byte society. One of the downsides is that we miss the due diligence that plays an important role in our elections. Read More …
Letter: Find a Way to Rezone Former Northport School Site
Declining enrollments have led the Northport school district to close schools and put the buildings on the market. Northport resident Doug Roberts shared this letter to the mayor about the possibility of the village government moving into one of the buildings. Read More …
Letter: Skin Requires Special Care in Winter Months
Dr. Raman Madan, a dermatologist with Northwell Health in Huntington, writes about the need to take care of your skin in the winter. Read More …
Letter: Response to Hochul Housing Plan Is Hypocritical
Former Huntington Councilman Mark A Cuthbertson, chairman of Huntington Town Democratic Committee, challenges Supervisor Ed Smyth on housing response. Read More …
Op-Ed: The Reality of Hospice Care
Tara Liberman, executive director of Northwell Health’s Hospice Care Network writes about the value of hospice care and the reluctance of many people to explore it. Read More …
Pay Attention to Social Host Law When Having Holiday Parties
Sharon Richmond reminds us of the hazards and consequences of hosting holiday parties for young people. Read More …