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Louis August listened on as Mimi Pierre Johnson voiced her concerns over conditions in Haiti during a rally on Oct. 21 that marched from Valley Stream to Elmont. Carrié Solages, county legislator, joined community members to raise awareness for the country’s crisis.
Community demands international aid for Haiti
Rally attendees in Elmont supporting international intervention in Haiti want to stop increased gang violence that plagues the island nation. more
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The 43 Oak Foundation helps underprivileged kids access hockey through financial aid and holds clinics to hone their skills. UBS and the Islanders have teamed up with the nonprofit to provide not only athletic clinics, but also mentoring sessions to help athletes further their education through the sport.
Charity hockey tournament raises $171K for underprivileged youth
Efforts are underway to break down barriers for underprivileged or minority youth wishing to play hockey, thanks to the nonprofit 43 Oak Foundation, the Islanders and UBS. more
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Michaelle Solages, assemblymember, and Selene Ferdinand, Miss New York Preteen from Elmont, 10, kicked off the Dr. Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert Memorial Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 22 at Valley Stream State Park.
Valley Stream breast cancer walk memorializes Elmont activist
As breast cancer awareness month comes to a close, the community gathered to raise awareness at the second annual walk and commemorated former Elmont school board member and local public health activist Dr. Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert. more
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Co-conducting senior drum major for the Sewanhaka marching band Matthew Cruz, 17, amped up the crowd for the Sewanhaka High School homecoming game last Saturday afternoon.
Sewanhaka High School celebrates homecoming
While homecoming festivities were moved inside for this year’s pre-game traditions, the Sewanhaka High School community was not deterred from showing their school spirit. more
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T.J. Wakely and Mia Vintimilla were crowned as H. Frank Carey High School’s homecoming king and queen during homecoming festivities on Oct. 14.
H. Frank Carey homecoming persists despite rain
Rain did not stop the H. Frank Carey High School community from celebrating homecoming on Oct. 14. more
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Al Harper, a familiar face throughout Elmont schools, returns to the Elmont school district as interim superintendent once again until a permanent superintendent is hired.
Retired Elmont superintendent returns in interim position
Al Harper has been announced as Elmont school district’s interim superintendent until a permanent superintendent is hired. more
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Have a fun — and safe — Halloween
October marks the return of the “spooky season.” But before you get all dressed up and head out to celebrate Halloween, it’s important to remember that safety must come first. more
Why is Israel urged not to ‘overreact’ against Hamas?
If ever there were a just war, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. more
‘Hunger in America is the ultimate obscenity’
My parents were worried the moment I laid eyes on the apartment for the very first time. It was the entire top floor of a car dealership just off what would eventually become Interstate 86, at the edge of the Finger Lakes region upstate. This would be my first apartment — my first home outside the family home where I grew up in Pennsylvania. more
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The people of Israel live
Following Hamas’s attack on the nation of Israel, I attended several vigils, including one at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Greenvale. It was a very poignant event with a lot of emotion. more
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