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PTA's Common Core moratorium is right way to go

New York students taking algebra –– mostly ninth-graders and advanced eighth-graders –– got a surprise at the beginning of the school year. more

11/21/13

Arsenal of weapons found in Long Beach home

The Long Beach Police Department found an arsenal of illegal weapons in the home of a Long Beach man last week. Officers initially arrested Daniel Gobic, 31, for criminal obstruction of breathing … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/28/13

Michael Costanza, 60, a Merrick resident, retired LIRR transportation manager and a commissioner of the North Merrick Fire Department, was convicted of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud for making false statements to the federal Railroad Retirement Board claiming that he had become disabled on the job. Costanza drew tens of thousands of dollars in disability payments.

N. Merrick F.D. commish convicted in LIRR fraud case

A federal jury Thursday convicted Michael Costanza, 60, of Merrick, a retired Long Island Rail Road transportation manager and North Merrick Fire Department commissioner, of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. Costanza now faces a maximum of 55 years in prison. more

10/14/13

Cracked concrete, rusted metal and broken boards are all that’s left of the McGuires’ bulkhead 10 months after Hurricane Sandy. Under the city’s new plan, homeowners will get help financing and rebuilding new FEMA-compliant bulkheads.

Bayfront residents get long-awaited aid

The McGuires live on Armour Street, in the last house on the left. When they step out their back door, they are no more than 15 feet from Reynolds Channel. From their back deck, they could watch the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/22/13

We could learn a lot from Finnish schools

In a package full of life’s little necessities, every Finnish newborn receives a precious gift –– a set of three books, courtesy of the government. more

8/21/13

Projects that will be funded by the $38 million include some that have been completed, like post-storm debris removal.

Awaiting FEMA funds, L.B. to borrow $38M

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, members voted unanimously to allow the city to borrow $38 million for post-Hurricane Sandy recovery expenses while it waits for Federal Emergency Management … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/21/13

State's test-prep efforts get an F

Ten years ago, English Language Arts teachers used to speak of inspiring their students to become lifelong readers and lovers of the written word. more

8/14/13

Ye Olde Firehouse would be demolished under the plan to make way for a new, smaller command center.

Point Lookout-Lido F.D. floats $7M bond initiative

The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department is asking the community to support a $7.5 million initiative to upgrade its facilities. The department held two meetings last week to inform residents about … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 6/13/13

David Feller, North Merrick superintendent

North Merrick schools chief to lead Nassau superintendents, advise state

North Merrick School District Superintendent David Feller will become president of the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents on June 1. With the position, he will also assume a spot on the Commissioner’s Advisory Council of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, which meets three to four times a year with the New York State Education Department commissioner, currently Dr. John King Jr. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 5/31/13

Natalie Goggin, left, Council Vice President Fran Adelson, Councilwoman Eileen Goggin, City Court Judge Roy Tepper, Recreation Leader Matt Angst, Council President Scott Mandel, City Manager Jack Schnirman and skating instructor Roberta at last Saturday’s grand reopening ceremony of the Ice Arena.

Working to ‘restore normalcy’ at the Rec Center

“We’re doing everything we can to rebuild our facilities,” said Recreation Department Commissioner Bob Piazza of efforts to fully restore the Recreation Center following Hurricane Sandy. … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 5/23/13

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