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One of the most heated debates in education revolves around the issue of social promotion versus grade retention. I’ll define the terms in a moment, but first let me present two scenarios that illustrate the strong arguments on both sides. more

By Steve Kussin | 2/4/11

New Year’s Eve revelry: Visitors to Long Island Children’s Museum show off their New Year’s Eve attire at the “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration.

New Year's Eve on Long Island

It’s time to bid farewell to yet another year and welcome 2011. There are many options nearby to make the most of that big night. more

Karen Bloom | 12/22/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/8/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/1/10

John Daddino plows into the end zone for Carey's lone touchdown.

Carey denied by Garden City

Defending Nassau Conference II champion Garden City squashed Carey's hopes of its first title since 1978. more

Tony Bellissimo | 11/20/10

Lynbrook woman runs NYC marathon

Many bodies dripping sweat while taking heavy breaths and grasps for air as they pound the pavement at full speed is an image that may cross many people’s minds when they think about a marathon. But while many might envision this image, Cathy Pampino Woods had deeper thoughts on her mind preparing and running in the 2010 ING New York City Marathon on Nov. 7 – the sweet victory of honoring her father for his bravery battling and beating cancer. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 11/10/10

Extreme changes to limit LIRR service

Weekend service on the Long Island Rail Road will be extremely limited in the coming weeks as the LIRR Modernization Project brings signal and switch-control work to Jamaica Station. The agency … more

Lee Landor | 10/13/10

A taste of Oktoberfest

Seasonal Festivities Oktoberfest CelebrationEnjoy a taste of Bavaria at the Garden City Hotel’s Oktoberfest. The hotel’s Rein restaurant has planned a grand celebration to commemorate … more

9/30/10

Solar panels on my roof?

Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more

Monte Leeper | 8/5/10