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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
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
Long Beach students catch waves and confidence at Surfers Healing
Long Beach students experienced serenity, excitement and in some cases bravery while participating in the annual Surfers Healing Surf Camp held at Lido West Town Beach on Sept. 14. more
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
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
The parents of "severely disabled" Long Beach students are seeking to sue Long Beach Public Schools for allegedly failing to act on abuse complaints by special education teacher Lisa Weitzman.
Parents to sue L.B. schools amid abuse allegations
An attorney representing parents of five disabled Long Beach students said they plan to sue the school district for $25 million, claiming that officials failed to act on complaints of abuse of the children by their former special education teacher that allegedly took place over seven years. more
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Middle class needs relief from all levels of government
In these tough financial times, the middle class suffers. In the suburbs of Long Island, families struggle to pay astronomical property taxes. Now young families are strapped with an additional burden . . . more
City Council members Anissa Moore and Len Torres met Stephanie Espina, the director of freshman admissions at Adelphi University.
MLK Center hosts first college fair
Long Beach’s Martin Luther King Center held its first college fair on Feb. 18, part of a broader effort by the city to implement economic empowerment programs in the North Park neighborhood. more
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Family & Children’s Services, which has locations throughout Nassau County, awarded scholarships to five area college students.
Family services agency supports college students
Because of the good work done by Family & Children’s Association, several local disadvantaged Long Island students will have the opportunity to attend college. more
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