Jonas Salk Middle School Principal John Zampaglione recalled that when the district launched the RISE character education program in 2006, administrators suggested that teachers incorporate the concepts of respect, integrity, safety and staying healthy, and empathy into their lessons. More than a decade later, he said, those words are used daily in classrooms throughout the Levittown school, and plastered on bulletin boards around the building.
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/15/17
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After receiving claims of neglect, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos said he is auditing the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter in Wantagh.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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2/14/17
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In October 2014, Maureen Mele asked the Seaford Board of Education why the district did not have a bowling team. Her children — Mike, 16, Marissa, 13, and Matthew, 9 — had bowled in the …
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/10/17
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Local advocacy groups, religious leaders and residents rallied outside of U.S. Rep. Peter King’s Massapequa office on Feb. 3 to condemn the Seaford Republican’s support of President Trump’s immigration order, which has been halted by a temporary restraining order.
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/8/17
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James McDermott, a 53-year-old North Wantagh resident, said that his five siblings weren’t surprised when he became a police officer 33 years ago. After all, they had watched him patrol the halls of MacArthur High School, making sure his classmates weren’t bullied.
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/7/17
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From the new students vs. teachers volleyball game to Crazy Sock Day, St. William the Abbot School families had lots of opportunities to celebrate what they said makes their community great during Catholic Schools Week.
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/7/17
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The Seaford Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation dinner on Jan. 17 at Il Felice restaurant, which featured the swearing in of officers and board members for 2017.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/24/17
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Parents and guardians of Wantagh’s youngest residents are encouraged to stop by the library for a program dedicated to small children: Tot Time.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/24/17
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Educators, parents and students at two local parochial schools are ready to open their doors and show visitors what makes their communities special during Catholic Schools Week.
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By Julie Mansmann and Rebecca Anderson
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1/24/17
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Planned Parenthood of Nassau County’s staff and supporters said that they are concerned that the Republican-majority chambers of Congress will soon move to strip health centers affiliated with …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/17/17
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