STATE REVIEW

Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Long Island schools struggle under state review spotlight

A recent check-up by New York education bosses found 23 Long Island schools aren't meeting the basic standards expected. The review looks at attendance, graduation numbers, report cards, and how English learners perform. These schools sit in 16 different districts - an improvement from last year whe

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May 30 2025HEALTH

Haverhill's Holy Family Hospital Faces Major Service Cuts

The Haverhill Holy Family Hospital is set to undergo significant changes. The hospital, which once had 59 medical-surgical beds, now operates with just a single 32-bed unit. The hospital's intensive care unit, which had 10 beds, was quietly shut down earlier this year without any public notice from

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