On Oct. 26, the same day President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency, the West Hempstead Community Support Association hosted a substance-abuse forum at West …
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By Nakeem Grant
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11/2/17
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Cat lovers of all ages gathered to support Courageous Cats, a rescue and adoption group that serves Long Island, at its Sip and See Fundraiser at Crossroads Farm in Malverne on Oct. 27. From live …
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By Nakeem Grant
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11/2/17
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From indoor golf to cotton candy, the West Hempstead Public Library had a special day lined up to celebrate its 50th anniversary last Sunday. Members of the West Hempstead Historical Society, the …
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By Nakeem Grant
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10/26/17
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The Diocese of Rockville Centre established an Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program for survivors of sexual abuse by local clergy, it announced on Oct. 16. But the effort does not …
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By Nakeem Grant
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10/26/17
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We are living in a binary world now. We must be, because the word “binary” has become the “it” word. And it does seem to be the defining concept of the new normal: black or white, right or wrong, up or down.
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10/20/17
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After the Long Island Council of Churches’ executive director was ousted in September, a new group, the Long Island Alliance of Churches, has formed, officials of the group say, to serve …
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By Nakeem Grant and Daine Taylor
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10/19/17
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The overcast didn’t dampen the mood at Malverne High School’s Homecoming parade on Oct. 14. In fact, Malverne’s students were grinning from ear to ear as they marched from Whelan Field to the …
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By Nakeem Grant
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10/19/17
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Dreary skies and light drizzle didn’t deter residents from enjoying Malverne’s 25th annual Fall Festival and Classic Car Show last Sunday. It was hosted by the Malverne Chamber of Commerce, and …
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By Nakeem Grant
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10/19/17
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The New York State Department of Transportation, acting on the recommendation of State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, will reduce the speed limit on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead from 35 to 30 miles per …
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By Nakeem Grant
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10/12/17
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In the wake of the hurricanes that affected Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association discussed hurricane preparedness at its monthly meeting on Sept. 18. …
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By Nakeem Grant
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10/12/17
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