At the Chuang Yen Monestary, a Buddhist institution in upstate New York, Joseph Darcourt, a junior at Calhoun High School, learned of the monestary's free book-distribution program, and connected the program to his own community.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/14/23
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Ava Mogelefsky, a junior at John F. Kennedy High School, has helped distribute more than 60 prom dresses since March to Long Island students with the school’s chapter of Becca’s Closet, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping high school students in need.
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By Roksana Amid
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5/14/23
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Both board of education races in Merrick and North Merrick are uncontested. There are two seats up for grabs on each board, both held by incumbents.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/14/23
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Around the Town of Hempstead, some recycling trucks might look different this year, because painted on the side of them are several pieces of artwork, drawn by students who are Hempstead residents, for the 2023 Recycling Poster Contest, an annual competition held in partnership with Covanta Energy.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/14/23
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The Town of Hempstead announced the addition of several new animals at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, introducing Socks and Boots — the facility’s newest sheep — and goats Clay, Priscilla, Mia, Sweetie and Latte.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/14/23
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U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves.
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STAFF REPORT
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5/10/23
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Gennaro Jewelers in Bellmore is celebrating its centennial this month. Owner and president Gary Hudes credits the success of the business to family, personal and knowledgeable service, and a commitment to being involved in the community.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/7/23
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The bond between Anna Dobkowksi and Finch, an American Labrador retriever, was truly a match made in heaven — and one that wouldn’t have been possible without Dobkowski’s former teacher at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, Beth Johnson. Finch, now a certified therapy dog, has been making her rounds the Merrick community with Dobkowksi, teaching kids and families the proper way to approach animals.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/7/23
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Last week, the Calhoun seniors began a two-part presentation for seventh- and eighth-grade students at Merrick Avenue Middle School, teaching the importance of decision making and understanding the consequences of using hateful symbols and speech.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/7/23
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For the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence — celebrated on the holiday Yom Ha’atzmaut — the Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council organized a joyous gathering that united the hamlets’ several synagogues for a celebration of love and hope for Israel and the Jewish people.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/7/23
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