Keyword: 2012
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An open mind to Romney, but he didn't measure up
The 2012 election is one of the strangest ones in my lifetime. more
Hofstra: a world-class neighbor
Nassau County residents should feel proud that Hofstra University was selected by the Commission on Presidential Debates, for the second consecutive national election, to host last week’s Obama-Romney faceoff. more
Bestselling author and Ivy League scholar Dr. Cornel West was one in a long line of speakers from both sides of the political aisle who have appeared at Hofstra University leading up to the second presidential debate, to be held on the Hempstead campus on Oct. 16.
Hofstra preps for debate with speaker series
A reporter from the student-run Hofstra Chronicle newspaper stood to ask a question of Dr. Cornel West, the intellectual provocateur, New York Times bestselling author, and Ivy League African-American studies and philosophy professor best known for his defense of America’s poor. The young woman said she had recently conducted an informal survey in which 6 of 10 Hofstra students said they did not believe poverty was a relevant issue for them as college students this election season. more
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Celebrating John Lennon's legacy at Tilles Center
A birthday tribute to John Lennon is highighted by concert recreating two of his best albums this weekend. Also, see parrots on display at the Long Island Parrot Society's annual Parrot Expo and indulge the senses in a Fall Wildflower Walk at Muttontown Preserve. more
Camp Avenue Elementary School students gathered on the jungle gym for a group shot durign the school's back-to-school picnic.
North Merrick celebrates the start of school with picnics
The North Merrick School District held its annual back-to-school picnics on Sept. 14 at each of its three elementary schools — Camp Avenue, Fayette and Old Mill Road. more
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Summer 2012 letter to my great-grandkids
Hi kids, It’s me, Great-Grandma Randi, writing to you from 2012. more
Flying high: The renowned U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron joins the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor in the skies over Jones Beach this weekend.
Soaring over Jones Beach
For many Long Islanders, the unofficial kickoff to summer fun begins with a trip to Jones Beach to watch those amazing aerial maneuvers that take over the sky during the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show on Saturday and Sunday. more
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The Flexitoon Puppets in 'Hamlin' on Saturday.
Flexitoon Puppets present 'Hamlin' this weekend
The colorful Flexitoon Puppets, the acclaimed puppet ensemble, visits Nassau County Museum of Art this weekend. Also it's time for North Shore Animal League's annual Pet Adoptathon, along with a concert celebrating Schubert performed by pianist Olga Vinokur. more
Mepham students have joined Stephen Shames, center, the founder of LEAD Uganda, in an effort to raise money to pay for Ugandan children to attend school.
Mepham High reaches out to Uganda
In March, a group of Mepham High School students embarked on a “1,000 Bracelet Campaign,” a fundraiser focusing on Ugandan children who have been kidnapped and killed by Ugandan militant Joseph Kony, who has led an open rebellion against the Ugandan government since 1987. more
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Sabrina Casiraro, left, and Victoria Jacobs were two of 100 students who took part in Mepham High School's 1,000 Bracelet Campaign, a student-organized initiative to raise awareness of "Kony 2012," a viral video campaign that is shining a spotlight on Ugandan militant Joseph Kony's war atrocities in Central Africa.
Mepham High joins ‘Kony 2012’ movement
A worldwide campaign to raise awareness about Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony has officially hit Mepham High School. more
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