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Let the Jefferson statue debate rage on
When a group of Hofstra University students recently began calling for the Thomas Jefferson statue in front of the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center to be removed, those who aren’t history buffs might have done a double take. more
State must get teaching standards right this time
In the remarkable 2014 film “Whiplash,” J.K. Simmons plays Terence Fletcher, a maniacal music professor at an elite East Coast conservatory bent on producing the next truly great jazz musician . . . more
Closed doors shut out trans students
Imagine you’re the parent of a transgender child attending public school. You and your child have already had more than your share of grief, knowing that you live in a culture that doesn’t always understand or welcome difference . . . more
We need Black History Month now more than ever
We were supposed to have been healed by now, right? With the first African-American president finally elected not once but twice, the nation was supposed to be . . . more
Island Park Students of the Month
Island Park’s students of the month were announced at the school district’s Dec. 19 school board meeting. They are Alex Michaels, kindergarten, Kayla Fonseca, first grade, Matilda Zarcone, second … more
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more... Ansel Adams: Sight and FeelingAn exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and … more
IP students learn bus safety
Students at Island Park’s Francis Hegarty Elementary School brushed up on their bus safety knowledge on Sept. 15. Each class participated in a bus safety drill led by members of the Transportation … more
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Let’s keep our schoolchildren safe
It’s a message we emphasize every year, because it is so important: School is almost back in session, so it’s time for drivers to slow down and use extra caution. more
Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty, on left, New York Senatorial Candidate Chris McGrath, Hayden Smith, Ashley Egan and Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito.
Chamber honors Island Park students
Two Island Park students, Hayden Smith and Ashley Egan received several awards at the Island Park Business and Residential Chamber meeting June 21. Village Mayor Michael McGinty presented the pair … more
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When closed minds creak open, light floods in
Remember Pat from “Saturday Night Live”? In 1990, when the character debuted, I laughed along with everyone else . . . more
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