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Students in Lynne Pravda’s art classes at Memorial Junior High School made cards for the people of Newtown, Conn. to show their support of the grief-stricken community. Pictured with Pravda, top left, are a group of seventh graders displaying their work and Memorial Principal Anthony Mignella, right.

Valley Stream students send their support to Sandy Hook

When Lynne Pravda heard about the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14, one of the first thoughts to pop into her head was how could she help. more

By Brian Croce | 12/26/12

Put politics aside and hug your children

Before I get into the goings-on in Washington and Albany, I think it is more important to touch on the heartbreaking tragedy that took place last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., not far across the Sound from all of us. more

12/20/12

School officials review safety procedures

“You can’t look at the pictures of the little six- and seven-year-olds and not be upset,” School Board president Roy Lester said of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., last Friday. … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/20/12

Sanitation employees Terrence Harris, left, and Devin Parker are raising money for the Sandy Hook School Support Fund.

Long Beach ‘paying it forward’

Terrence Harris, a supervisor with the city’s Sanitation Department and a Long Beach School District custodian, is the father of a 25-year-old son, Nikolas, and 20-year-old daughter, Ashley. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/20/12

Talking with kids about the Sandy Hook massacre

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 15 As the nation watches the reports about the recent Connecticut elementary school shooting, many people may find themselves feeling anxious, worried, saddened or otherwise concerned. While adults may know how to express these feelings, often they do not know how to talk with children about such a tragedy. more

12/19/12

Bellmore-Merrick schools react to Sandy Hook shooting

Bellmore-Merrick parents and school officials said they are mourning the 26 people killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week, with the mass murder in Newtown, Conn., prompting local administrators to examine security procedures at the 19 schools across the Bellmores and Merricks. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/19/12

During last Saturday morning’s building tour, Forest Road School Principal Erin Malone showed locks she would like replaced on classroom doors to improve security in the building.

Valley Stream school officials review security plans

“Schools are supposed to be safe places,” said Dr. Nicholas Stirling, superintendent of Valley Stream District 30, responding to the shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/19/12

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