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County needs bigger, better dog parks
Some years back, I caved to familial pressure and agreed to bring a dog into our household. I had always had dogs while growing up — abroad — and they had enriched my life and the lives of others around the family. What I had not reckoned with was the paucity of facilities for dogs in Nassau County and its towns. more
George Irwin, left, a veteran of the Vietnam War, and Bill Isenberg, a World War II veteran, saluted the American flag at the Baldwin American Legion Post 246 Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 11.
Honoring Baldwin veterans
Baldwin American Legion Post 246 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Silver Lake Park on Nov. 11. The veterans group paid tribute to those serving in past wars. This year’s message … more
Rahul Prabhakar, 22, received the Clarendon Scholarship from the Oxford University Press.
He's got a ticket to ride
When former President Bill Clinton asked to meet with Rahul Prabhakar, who had written an op-ed piece for the student opinion section of Newsday entitled "My Letter to President Clinton," it was only supposed to be a short photo-op. more
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David Weingarten, an Atlantic Beach resident and executive director of the Let All The Children Play Foundation, led the groundbreaking of a universally accessible playground at Eisenhower Park on Oct. 9. He was joined by a group of special needs students from Oceanside.
A playground for all children
Soon, there will be a playground, one where all the children can play. Supporters recently celebrated the groundbreaking for construction of a universally accessible park at Eisenhower Park, in East … more
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Finding peace on Earth in our national parks
Looking for the reality show of a lifetime? Want to dance under the stars instead of with them? Then immerse yourself in nature: the trees, mountains, rivers, lakes, swamps, deserts and glaciers that lie within the boundaries of our national parks. more
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Anthony J. Santino
Santino seeks 5th term as councilman
Anthony J. Santino is seeking a fifth term as a councilman for the Town of Hempstead's fourth district, vowing to “continue to manage your tax dollars in tough times.” more
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When a dot makes all the difference in the world
Funny story: I coach youth soccer. I recently e-mailed the German-born trainer of my daughter’s travel team to let him know that our practice venue had changed from Speno Park in East Meadow to Mitchel Field in Uniondale so the squad could play under the lights. I received this perplexing reply: more
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