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Mayor Francis Murray met with Rep. Peter King, right, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, to ask for his support in securing a federal grant for an emergency management office that would be located in a renovated 103 Maple Ave. firehouse.
Rockville Centre mayor's trip to Washington
Mayor Murray traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to attend events and activities sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). He also attended a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event and visited several local Congress members. This is his report. more
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Rockville Centre's Mr. Murray goes to Washington
Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray travelled to Washington, D.C. to attend the United States Conference of Mayors 80th Winter Meeting that took place this week. more
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Students in Virginia Croker’s first-grade class sent a photo of themselves saluting and holding “Thank You!” signs to Gunnery Sgt. Ernesto Rancel, who sent them a letter expressing his gratitude for the package they sent his unit.
Students send some love to soldiers overseas
A little inspiration goes a long way — all the way across the ocean. Andrea Giordano, a school crossing guard and lunch monitor at the George Washington School in West Hempstead, motivated … more
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N.Y. state stood out in an otherwise forgettable year
The year 2011 is coming to a rapid close. Like all other years, especially at this stage of my life, it has gone very quickly. more
Blake Smith, an OHS senior, is one of 12 finalists nationwide in the Siemens Competition.
Oceanside student is Siemens finalist
Oceanside High School student Blake Smith’s study of a possible cure for cancer was one of 12 projects nationwide chosen to be a National Finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and … more
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Another unsurprising failure in D.C.
Economic strength comes from a functional democracy. But when that democracy fails to act in the best interests of the people, we can expect chaos. Look at Western Europe — Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy. more
If everyone's afraid of taxes, where does that leave us?
This column is about the dreaded “T” word. Not Trump. Not tea, as in Tea Party, but taxes. It’s a word that politicians utter only when they pledge not to raise them. In today’s political climate, no politician can win re-election if he or she dares to support a tax increase. more
Mystery reader visits first graders at GW
First grade students at the George Washington School who participated in the West Hempstead Elementary School Summer Reading Program were greeted on Oct. 26 by a mystery reader — West Hempstead … more
New York school districts are beginning to take advantage of a law that passed over the summer to cut bus costs.
Schools cut bus costs, rev up savings
In a move celebrated by state school officials, a law was passed over the summer to help school districts cut bus costs and put those savings toward school programs, and local districts have just recently been able to take advantage of it. more
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Blessed Sacrament School closed at the end of June.
Valley Stream zoning rules holds up school rental plans
Two newly vacant school buildings in Valley Stream cannot be rented until the village’s Board of Zoning Appeals grants a variance, school officials have learned. more
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