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AOC blasts Ramaswamy after RNC speech criticizing progressives: 'Try giving a damn about other people'
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted Vivek Ramaswamy for his speech at the Republican National Convention, ridiculing his message to college students. "And our message to Gen Z is this. You're going to be the generation that actually saves this country. You want to be a rebel? You want to be a hippie? You want to stick it to the man? Show up on you college campus and try calling yourself a conservative," Ramaswamy said as he concluded his address.
FSC Welcomes New Engineering Technology Dean
Kenneth Lee to Lead School of Engineering Technology. After a comprehensive national search, Farmingdale State College (FSC) Senior Vice President and Provost Laura Joseph, EdD, today announced the appointment of Kenneth Lee, PhD, as the new dean of Farmingdale State College’s School of Engineering Technology. The appointment will be effective August 5, 2024.
Parents of Long Island native held hostage in Gaza address RNC
Before J.D. Vance took the stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, the parents of Hamas hostage Omer Neutra, addressed the convention crowd.Omer grew up in Plainview and is one of the five American hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza.He took a gap year after high school to stay with cousins in Israel but loved it so much, he chose to stay and join the IDF.The 22-year-old was kidnapped during the October 7 terror attack in Israel.Omer was manning a base near Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 when he was taken captive.His parents have spent...
New York City Council votes to create more uniform dress code policy for public schools
The New York City Council voted Thursday to approve legislation requiring the education department to create a more uniform dress code policy, amid criticisms that some schools discriminate against students for what they wear to class.Dress code policies in public schools vary widely, as schools are permitted to adopt individual dress code policies at their own discretion.Some council members believe that promotes unequal enforcement, that has "unfairly targeted and criminalized LGBTQ+ students and students of color."The bills voted on Thursday call for a more "inclusive school dress code policy" that "accounts for diverse cultures, gender expressions, and body diversity.""Uneven dress...
Italian restaurant serving Staten Island for 20+ years goes dark for the summer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Lights have lowered temporarily at Nucci’s of Richmond Valley. But the curtain hasn’t dropped completely on the 22-year-old Italian restaurant, says its co-owner. Proprietor Paul Montella said he hopes to enjoy the summer with his family and is taking a well-needed break from...
The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend
Search our comprehensive guide to things to do on Long Island for more local events — or submit your own!. Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows, and more. The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend. JAZZ FEST. The Tilles Center...
Traffic alert: Portions of Long Island roads to be closed for Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — On July 19, the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride will take place on Long Island. The ride will start at 9:30 a.m. from Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst and end around 12:30 p.m. at Overlook Beach. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes when traveling the following roads, as portions will […]
Knicks’ rookie floor general dominates in 106-105 Summer League win over Kings
After a challenging start to the season, the New York Knicks claimed their first win of the Summer League on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings 106-105. Coming off a disappointing loss, where they blew a double-digit lead against the Brooklyn Nets, the team displayed significant offensive firepower in their latest outing.
New drug reverses diabetes in mice, boosting insulin-making cells by 700%
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? While there are many therapies available to treat diabetes, none have proven to completely reverse this disease. That may change as research from the Mount Sinai Health System and the City of Hope continues to progress. Researchers from these institutions have demonstrated a treatment that increases human insulin-producing beta cells in vivo for the first time, normalizing glucose levels in diabetic mice models. "It's very exciting to be close to seeing this novel treatment used in patients," said one of the researchers. "There is nothing like this available to patients right now."
Suborno Bari, 12, is Malverne's youngest-ever graduate
Suborno Bari is like any other kid, and he’s not. He likes playing games, and sharing memes with his friends — and mastering the intricacies of physics and calculus. At age 12, he is the youngest person ever to graduate from Malverne High School. Suborno was 1½ when...
Levittown native serves at Naval training school
Sailors are some of the most highly trained people on the planet, and this training begins at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL), Illinois. Seaman Joseph Keller, a native...
The Sarah Grace Foundation Hosts Successful Fundraising Dinner at Milleridge Inn
Jericho’s Milleridge Inn recently hosted “An Evening of Magic”; a fundraising dinner benefiting The Sarah Grace Foundation for children with cancer. Sarah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in 2002, at the age of only 11 years old. The brave young girl underwent spinal taps, round after round of high dose chemo, cranial and full body irradiation, and a bone marrow transplant that failed, followed by more intense chemo. Sarah kept pushing, never losing her drive or her smile, until Halloween 2002 when she struggled with long treatments and a chemo seizure that mimicked a stroke. A few days later Sarah told her parents “I don’t want to be sick anymore” and a week later she passed away.
Recent South High Graduate Receives Achievement Award
Recently, the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Benevolence Fund presented donations to students at New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School, Herricks High School and Great Neck South High School. Recent Great Neck South High School graduate Grace Phillip received a $500 student achievement award from the...
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