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Calhoun teacher Lori Biscardi walked down the runway with her daughter, Lia, during the school’s annual fashion show to benefit two charities, Invisible Children and Reason 2 Smile.

Calhoun students strut their stuff for a cause

Calhoun High School may be full of model students, but on one recent evening, the school was full of student models. On that Thursday, Calhoun turned on its spotlights on a fashion show to benefit Invisible Children, a nonprofit organization that works to spread awareness about Ugandan militant Joseph Kony and his rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. more

By David Weingrad | 5/18/12

Mepham High School students and faculty members joined junior Brenna Sherlock on stage during her rendition of “Lean on Me” at Mepham’s Night of Action to benefit L.E.A.D. Uganda, a nonprofit charitable organization.

Mepham students raising funds for Ugandan children

It was a day of celebration and humanity at Mepham High School in Bellmore last Friday as a student-organized “Night of Action” function was held in the school’s gymnasium to raise money to provide an education for underprivileged Ugandan children. more

By David Weingrad | 5/16/12

Phil Rosenthal, creator of the hit show “Everybody Loves Raymond,” held a question-and-answer session for Merrick residents at Temple Beth Am, and then signed autographs.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ creator stops by Temple Beth Am

Phil Rosenthal, creator of the hit CBS sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” stopped by Temple Beth Am of Merrick-Bellmore on May 6 for a special fundraiser. His show, starring comedian Ray Romano, ran for nearly a decade, from 1996 to 2005. Though the show was primarily filmed in a studio in California, it was set in Lynbrook. more

By David Weingrad | 5/9/12

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano recently announced his intent to pursue a public-private partnership to operate and maintain the county’s three sewage treatment plants.

County weighs leasing the sewer system

Facing a $3 billion debt, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano recently announced his intent to pursue a public-private partnership to operate and maintain the county’s three sewage treatment plants. At a news conference in Mineola on Thursday, Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, said the transaction would earn the county $750 million, alleviating 25 percent of Nassau’s debt –– the highest of any county in New York. more

By David Weingrad | 5/5/12

Herald file photo County Attorney John Ciampoli is accusing the Democratic caucus, led by Kevan Abrahams, above, of criminal misconduct. Democrats say the charge is a “desperate attempt” to deflect attention from County Executive Ed Mangano’s borrowing practices.

County attorney charges misconduct by lawmakers

Nassau County Attorney John Ciampoli is alleging criminal misconduct by the nine members of the County Legislature’s Democratic caucus, and has asked District Attorney Kathleen Rice to look into the matter. Democrats, meanwhile, say Ciampoli is playing a dangerous game of partisan politics to cover up county borrowing to fill multi-million-dollar budget gaps. more

By David Weingrad | 5/3/12

Amy Bennett took first place in the women’s 5K in a time of 20 minutes, 10 seconds.

Robbie's Run brings people together

The seventh annual Robbie’s Run was the biggest ever, attracting 1,700 runners between its three races. That’s 200 more participants than ever before, said Jill Levine, founder of Forever Nine–The Robbie Levine Foundation, which sponsors the event. more

By David Weingrad | 5/2/12

There have been reports of employers asking people for their Facebook login information. Facebook advises users not to comply with those requests.

Elected officials seek to protect online privacy

Be careful what you put on Facebook, because any information you list may be fair game for a company to review when it interviews you for a job. more

By David Weingrad | 4/27/12

The Athletics were among the hundreds of children who took part in the North Bellmore-North Merrick Little League’s parade to kick off the 2012 season in style.

North Bellmore-North Merrick Little League celebrates opening day

Local streets were full of young athletes, coaches and parents as they joined together to kick off the North Bellmore-North Merrick Little League’s 2012 season last Saturday. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 4/26/12

Mepham students have joined Stephen Shames, center, the founder of LEAD Uganda, in an effort to raise money to pay for Ugandan children to attend school.

Mepham High reaches out to Uganda

In March, a group of Mepham High School students embarked on a “1,000 Bracelet Campaign,” a fundraiser focusing on Ugandan children who have been kidnapped and killed by Ugandan militant Joseph Kony, who has led an open rebellion against the Ugandan government since 1987. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 4/26/12

The Golden Tones’ Bob Sutherland played the trombone at the group's recent performance at the Freeport Recreation Center.

Golden Tones jazz up the Island

Nassau County’s favorite big-band orchestra recently put on a special performance at the Freeport Recreation Center. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 4/23/12

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