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One way in which our society is unequal? Education.
Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more
Sunshine, needed now more than ever
The arrests last week of Malcolm Smith, a leader of the State Senate, and Dan Halloran, a New York City councilman, along with political leaders in Queens and the Bronx, make it tempting to think that corruption dwells west of us; that Nassau County is not tainted by big-city dirty dealings. more
An after party followed the race, allowing runners to interact and mingle over food and drinks.
Racing into 2013
While celebrations amassed throughout Long Island at midnight on Dec. 31, officially marking the beginning of 2013, a couple hundred residents welcomed the new year in a different way — a 5k dash. more
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Voters occupied the privacy booths to fill out their ballots on Election Day.
Incumbents hold seats in local elections
Polls in New York State closed at 9 p.m, but it wasn't until just after 2 a.m. that the final results of ballots cast in voting machines in Nassau County were available. Nassau incumbents held … more
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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Hayes, left, crossed the finish line with Sgt. Michael Barrett, and his wife, Janel during the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors 5K race last Sunday, before the groups annual Welcome Parade along Beech Street
Pride and patriotism
Thirty-two wounded soldiers from different branches of the armed services and their families marched in the fourth annual Long Beach Waterfront Warriors welcome parade on Sunday, July 22, as hundreds of residents, filled with patriotism and pride, lined the streets. more
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Excitement builds for Belmont Stakes
In the 34 years since Affirmed swept the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes to become the 11th Triple Crown winner in thoroughbred horseracing history, 11 horses have won the first two legs only to fall short at Belmont. more
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Top finishers from the 2012 City Manager's 10-Mile Trophy Run, Franklin Diaz of Farmingdale, and Laura Rodriguez of New York, NY, pose with Recreation Commissioner Bob Piazza and City Manager Jack Schnirman.
Hundreds turn out for Long Beach City Manager's 10K race
The 36th Annual Long Beach City Manager’s 10-Mile Trophy Run, held in memory of one of its founders, former Recreation Leader Ralph Kaplan, took place on May 27. Despite the rain, 435 entrants … more
A new take on horse racing in New York
Everybody loves horses, right? That’s a fair statement. They are things of grace and beauty. They have been the subject of some epic movies. more
A runner is reborn in middle age
I rounded the corner into Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick on April 29, sweating and panting, and I heard my wife shouting my name in the distance. I ran to Katerina’s voice. more
Meet pop artist Charles Fazzino when he debuts his latest works at Central Galleries in Cedarhurst.
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more
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