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A principal’s buyout is worth discussing

The Sewanhaka Central High School District has proposed a budget of nearly $245 million for the 2023-24 academic year, funding a number of projects beginning this fall . . . more

5/4/23

The candidates for this year's board of education election in West Hempstead.

These West Hempstead candidates want your vote. Read about their ideas.

There are two seats up for election in this year’s West Hempstead board of education race. The election takes place Tuesday, May 16 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Incumbent Joseph Magaraci is seeking … more

By Mark Nolan | 4/30/23

‘The Things They Carried,’ and the lessons they taught

I’m known as a surly crank. I’m blunt but honest, satirical yet sympathetic. I can be both acerbic and considerate. more

By Mark Nolan | 4/20/23

Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit on community helpers.

Kids can be helpful. Find out what these children did for West Hempstead.

Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit about helping in the community. Students learned about jobs and how helpers are important to … more

4/16/23

Cheryl Wills, descendant of former slave Sandy Wills, as she stands beside a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation.

She found out she is descended from an ex-slave. Find out what she told Malverne students.

Cheryl Wills said her life changed forever in 2009 when she uncovered an unexpected fact hidden deep within her family tree. That’s when she visited Ancestry.com and found out that … more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/2/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Malverne students meet with state Senator Kevin Thomas to discuss their Call-to-Action proposal to improve school meal programs.

Hunger is a real problem — find out how these kids are fighting for those in need

School lunches have often been a source of contention, from students wanting better food to parents concerned about the quality of meals. Now, a group of fifth graders in Malverne are hoping to … more

By Mark Nolan | 3/12/23

The shell game we like to call graduation rates

State taxpayers remain mostly blinded by educational obfuscations like the high school graduation rate. more

By Mark Nolan | 3/9/23

Twin sisters Gloria and Victoria Guerrier, West Hempstead High School's Valedictorian and Salutatorian of this year's graduating class.

Meet West Hempstead's Guerrier twin sisters and find out why they're going to Yale next fall

West Hempstead Secondary School seniors and twin sisters Gloria Guerrier and Victoria Guerrier were named as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2023. Gloria finished with … more

By Mark Nolan | 2/23/23

Lisa Minicozzi was appointed interim principal of Chestnut Street School on Jan. 17.

West Hempstead names new principal at Chestnut St. School

The Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead has a new leader — temporarily. Lisa Minicozzi was named the elementary school’s interim principal during the Jan. 17 board of education … more

By Mark Nolan | 1/26/23

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