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Long Island Press •

Measles on the rise: Inside the beliefs of Long Island’s ‘medical freedom’ families

“My child who has had the measles and has natural immunity [and] can no more catch the measles than I can. I have 0% fear of him catching the measles. I do have 100% fear of him going into cardiac arrest and seizing if he receives the MMR [measles, mumps and rubella vaccine],” said one “medical freedom” mother from Holbrook who wished to remain anonymous for this investigation.

Measles, a dis...
The Long Island Advocate •

Measles on the rise: Inside the beliefs of Long Island's 'medical freedom' families

“My child who has had the measles and has natural immunity [and] can no more catch the measles than I can. I have 0% fear of him catching the measles. I do have 100% fear of him going into cardiac arrest and seizing if he receives the MMR [measles, mumps and rubella vaccine],” said one “medical freedom” mother from Holbrook, in Suffolk County, who wished to remain anony...
The Long Island Advocate •

Oyster Bay board appoints Andrew Monteleone to fill vacancy

The Oyster Bay Town Board is once again full, closing a vacancy opened by Michele Johnson with newly appointed Andrew Monteleone, who will hold this position until the general election in November. Johnson stepped down from her position as council member after she was elected District Court judge in 2024, which left a vacancy that Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino was tasked with filling. On Feb. 11, he did just that, selecting Monteleone for the role.

On Jan. 1, Joh...
The Long Island Advocate •

Bellmore-Merrick district embraces artificial intelligence

Since the first signs that ChatGPT would be a tool to disrupt traditional learning, schools from kindergarten to 12th grade, and even beyond in higher education, have weighed what policies are appropriate to curb the use of artificial intelligence. On Feb. 5, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District detailed its attempts to embrace AI rather than shy away from it.

During the monthly Board of Education meeting, CHSD trustees heard from teachers a...
The Long Island Advocate •

Artist serves up Haitian cuisine, culture in Uniondale

On Oak Street in Uniondale, there sits a strip of crowded eateries boasting a number of cultural cuisines. In the middle of these storefronts is Blue Mermaid Gourmet. It may seem unassuming on the outside, but the vibrant colors, the smell of fried goat and the welcoming faces paint a picture of the Caribbean. 


Blue Mermaid Gourmet is dedicated to the foods of Haiti and Jamaica, highlighting traditional staples from these island nations. Menu items such as griot (pork shou...
The Hofstra Chronicle •

The first-generation student community thrives at Hofstra University

There are several identity-based groups at Hofstra University that share characteristics such as gender, race, sexuality and religion. While these attributes are showcased within the vast student body population on campus, first-generation students are a lesser-known community.
For an entire week starting on Monday, Nov. 4, the Office of First-Generation Support and Engagement hosted First-Gen Students Week. Th...
The Hofstra Chronicle •

Hofstra community acknowledges Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance

Many in the LGBTQ+ community celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, a time to bring attention to the transgender community and their existence. This week, spanning from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, ends with Transgender Day of Remembrance, an arguably more important piece of the week. It is dedicated to honoring those who have lost their lives through violence or suicide, two of the biggest r...
The Long Island Advocate •

Nassau poll worker says he's excited this election season

By Camryn Bowden

With early voting under way in New York State since Saturday, Long Islanders can vote now through the general election on Nov. 5. Many, however, are unaware of the process that comes with early voting.

In comes Elijah Fischer. Fischer is a public policy major at Hofstra University, and also a civil servant during the election season. He works as a Nassau County poll worker, assisting voters with casting their ballots. Poll working is a tough job, according to Fischer, faci...
The Long Island Advocate •

Religion expert speaks at Hofstra on the rise of Christian nationalism

The rise in Christian nationalism in the United States is not a new phenomenon. Since the creation of the country, there have been people who believe that the United States is destined to be a nation guided by Christian principles. In the present, that manifests in decisions by politicians to push for Bible teaching in schools and for the 10 Commandments to be posted in classrooms.   

Dr. Robert P. Jones is a foremost expert on Christian nationalism and its relationship to...
The Hofstra Chronicle •

Hofstra community comes together for 9/11 remembrance

Hofstra University administrators and community members placed red roses on the 9/11 Remembrance memorial wreath. Photo Courtesy: Hofstra University / Instagram
Twenty-three years after the tragedies of 9/11, the Hofstra University community came together to remember the alumni and students who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attack. 9/11 serves as a day to remember and reflect, and at C.V. Starr, that was the exact ambiance.
The small yet powerful ceremony started around 11:00 a.m., welc...
The Hofstra Chronicle •

Pride network rebrands to Lavender Grove and mixes with QTPOCC

The Lavender Grove E-board members and QTPOCC E-board members share upcoming events hosted by their organizations.// Photo courtesy of Camryn BowdenEvery summer ushers in new changes for the Hofstra community. This summer, new changes to the on-campus LGBTQ+ community came in the form of a Pride Network rebrand, now called the Lavender Grove.The Lavender Grove is one of three organizations on campus dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity among queer and transgender students on campus. Th...
The Hofstra Chronicle •

Slashing at Hofstra Incites Concerns Amongst Students About Their Safety

Two people were assaulted with a knife by a group of masked men outside of the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Center on Wednesday, June 19 at 4:20 p.m., where the Academy Charter High School was hosting their graduation ceremony. Since Wednesday, six men have been charged with gang assault and weapons charges after being taken into police custody, according to FOX5 NY.  Charlotte Mysliwiec, a rising senior filmmaking major and creative writing minor, was at the Exhibition Center working as...
The Hofstra Chronicle •

Former CIA analyst discusses the Ukraine conflict

Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern visited Hofstra University on Thursday, Oct. 12, for a lecture and discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war at the Guthart Cultural Center Theater. The lecture was hosted as part of Hofstra University’s International Science Lecture Series, in collaboration with the Hofstra Cultural Center and the Center for Civic Engagement’s Institute for Peace Studies. With commentary from Carolyn Eisenberg, a professor of U.S. history and American foreign policy, the lecture was