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    Spiro Colaitis, Malverne's own citizen soldier, finally returned home two weeks ago from a three-month tour in Haiti. And he's as happy to be back as his family and the school … more
Part six in a series. Happening upon this seemingly abandoned lot might leave you with the feeling that you're about to witness a late-night drug deal, but in fact, you would have stumbled on one of the places that heroin dealers and addicts fear most. It's the heart of the Nassau County Police Department's Heroin Task Force. Much of what happens here is kept under wraps. Police asked that the address be kept confidential. The following is what authorities can share. more
    After a decade as state assemblyman in the 14th District, Bob Barra, a Republican from Lynbrook, announced May 19 that he will not seek a sixth term. He cited health concerns as … more
Once again, New York state’s two biggest enemies — the ravenous unions and the legislators who are afraid to vote against them — have reared their ugly heads. Love him or hate him, let’s give our lame duck governor, David Paterson, credit for taking a stand. more
A cold drizzle fell as the short, yellow school bus from the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District pulled up last Wednesday to Kennedy Airport's Hagar 17, the 80,000-square-foot storehouse for the remains of what once were the two tallest buildings in the world. more
Heroin addicts describe their first high as the ultimate escape, a 20-hour fix starting with a pleasure rush that races from the tip of the tongue throughout the body and steadily progresses toward hallucinations that transfix a user in a state of semiconscious euphoria. more
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli recently completed audits of New York’s 733 public school districts and BOCES. The audits were part of a series of legislation following a scandal in the Roslyn School District in which administrators embezzled $11 million. more
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that Sean Gluck, a serial purse-snatcher with two prior theft convictions, has pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny charges after going on his third crime spree in as many years. Gluck will receive three to six years in prison in exchange for his plea. more
After reviewing the results of a recent school audit by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office, administrators in the Malverne School District say they have already taken steps to improve the district’s financial operations. more
The school year is approaching the halfway mark, and it has been a great year for District 12. The Malverne High School marching band just won second place in the state championships, and administrators have expanded the district’s character education program to all four schools to help keep students motivated to achieve their goals. more
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