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Marguerite Izzo, a fifth-grade teacher in the Malverne School District, with Rep. Kathleen Rice last week after she introduced the Teachers and Parents at the Table Act in Washington, D.C.
Bringing parents and teachers to the federal table
Ten years ago, Howard T. Herber Middle School teacher Marguerite Izzo found herself in the office of U.S. Sen. Carolyn McCarthy and began recounting her observations stemming from the No Child Left Behind Act. As she was talking, McCarthy yelled for an aide to grab a notebook and start writing. “I couldn’t believe someone cared,” said Izzo, adding that this was the beginning of legislation to involve teachers in writing federal education policy. “The legislation was introduced two or three times, but never got off the ground,” Izzo said. more
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You can't stop the beat when Plaza Theatrical Productions stages "Hairspray" in Bellmore on Sunday.
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Performances/On Stage GreaseThe kids from Rydell High are back on stage, Thursday and Friday, July 20-21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 2 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday and … more
Sarah O’Connor riding through Amish country in Pennsylvania last week.
Malvernite is all-INN for cross-country bike ride
Malvernite Sarah O’Connor always dreamed of biking from New York to California, and in April she decided to take on the herculean challenge. more
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Malvernite and marathoner Peter Hawkins at the wide-open entrance to Tobay Beach from the Jones Beach bike trail. Before last week, a turnstile and locked gate blocked the entrance, preventing disabled access to the beach.
Scoring a victory for the disabled
In 2014, when the bike path that runs along the Wantagh Parkway was extended to Tobay Beach, many hailed its arrival as a safe, scenic trail for anyone who wanted to walk, run, cycle or skateboard. more
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Charles Cook III, manager of fleet programs and technology for JetBlue Airways, demonstrated NextGen during a press event in March.
Air traffic control and privatization
President Trump endorsed a proposal on June 5 to privatize air-traffic control, an action that was opposed by a number of those who have voiced their frustration over the plane noise plaguing Long Island. more
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Public officials are seeking to rename a significant Nassau County portion of the Southern State Parkway to honor Malvernite and NYPD Det. Steven McDonald.
Officials seek to rename Southern State to honor McDonald
A bill introduced last Thursday in the State Senate, sponsored by the entire Long Island Senate delegation, would rename a 10-mile stretch of the Southern State Parkway in honor of Malvernite and NYPD Detective Steven McDonald, who died Jan. 10. The bill, which is expected to pass the Senate this session, proposes to rename the parkway the Steven McDonald Memorial Highway. more
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Guy Mazza, acting director of the Department of Public Service’s Long Island office, presided over a public hearing in Malverne to discuss New York American Water's request for a rate hike in Oct. 2016.
Water company receives lower rate increase
The New York State Public Service Commission announced last week that it had lowered New York American Water Company’s requested rate increase, granting a first-year increase of $3.63 million — less than half of the $8.7 million requested by the company. more
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Malvernite and animal rights activist John Di Leonardo protested outside Nassau Coliseum on Hempstead Turnpike during Ringling Bros.’ last performance.
The circus closes its tent, but Malvernite’s fight continues
It was the last day of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’s final performance at Nassau Coliseum and Malvernite John Di Leonardo was on the sidewalk in front of the Coliseum, yelling into a megaphone. more
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Venture "Out of this World" at Long Island Children's Museum on Saturday,
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more... Converging Voices: Gender and IdentityAn original exhibition that focuses on issues of gender and identity, reflecting an international scope. Featured artists include Ghada … more
Jimmy Pannullo in the Westbury home of his latest client, 5-year-old Victoria Monteforte, who is suffering from an autoimmune disease in which her body attacks its blood platelets. Pannullo, who renovates homes for free for sick children, is creating a playroom for Monteforte and her siblings.
Malverne contractor builds better lives for sick children
When Malverne resident Jimmy Pannullo isn’t busy running his construction business, E&F Contracting — a Franklin Square-based company — he is working to make a better life for sick children. more
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