Nassau County is seeking nominees for its annual honor awarded to two local senior citizens who have demonstrated outstanding concern for their community.
“There are so many seniors who have …
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12/23/15
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This fall six Hofstra University graduate journalism students visited Hempstead High School weekly to teach members of the newspaper club about how to write news and feature articles and to introduce …
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By Stephany Reyes
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12/23/15
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Hempstead High School is called a “failing school” and has been so for the past 10 years, according to the the 2015 State of New York’s Failing Schools. With a graduation rate of 37 percent …
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By Delmy Valle
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12/23/15
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A loud, screeching bell rang through the hallway of my old elementary school as I was walking to my next class. As the halls filled with students at Bethpage Elementary School, I could feel the walls closing in on me. I noticed, however, a new face I hadn't seen before. It was a new kid at school who was accompanied by a parent, struggling to navigate through the chaos. I remembered when it was my innocent face –– a 6 year-old immigrant student from Honduras.
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By Lucy Acosta
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12/23/15
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When 19-year-old Taylor Clarke started her fall semester this past September at Marist College in upstate Poughkeepsie, the sophomore was looking forward to achieving her dream of becoming a special education teacher. But soon, Taylor, a 2014 graduate of East Rockaway High School, began to feel fatigued while walking to class, even having to stop and sit to take breaks.
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By Mary Malloy
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12/23/15
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Rebecca, 56, of Hewlett, said that when she told her children, who are all in their 20s, that she decided to seek a divorce a year and a half ago, their reaction was, “What took you so long?”
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/23/15
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When Alanna Chan started getting bad headaches about a year ago, it was a scary experience. Not only was she afraid it could derail her aspirations to be a successful actor and dancer, she was concerned it could threaten her life.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/23/15
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Wantagh High School will open its doors on a Saturday next month for the third annual Tech Day. Students in grades 5 and up are invited to participate in this educational opportunity which will introduce them to computer programming.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/23/15
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The Levittown School District has become quiet adept at spreading holiday cheer. Last week, more than 150 students, staff and community members gathered in the district’s board room to put the finishing touches on the Adopt-a-Family program.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/23/15
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Waterfront residents who have a damaged bulkhead could be eligible for funds to replace it through New York Rising, but only if they apply by the end of the year.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/23/15
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