The minimum hourly wage on Long Island has climbed from $15 to $16 starting this year thanks to a mandate, brokered by lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Kath Hochul in last year’s budget deal.
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By Juan Lasso
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1/26/24
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In early spring of last year, the Village of Valley Stream, at the urging of apraxia advocate and parent Melissa Herrera, installed a tool at village parks that would make playtime easier for her son …
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By Juan Lasso
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1/26/24
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Louis Tufarelli was one of those unique persons who seemingly “knew everyone,” according to those who loved him most. Known to most people as “Brother” or “Bro,” …
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By Juan Lasso
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1/26/24
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Valley Stream North’s girls’ basketball team has had a bit of a roller coaster season, the low point of which came early when captain and leading scorer Elena Magno, one of its five …
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By David Patalano
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1/23/24
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This holiday season, Shaw Avenue Elementary School students once again embraced the spirit of giving by collecting 134 pairs of pajamas in the annual Scholastic Book Clubs Great Bedtime Story Pajama …
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By Juan Lasso
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1/19/24
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Last year marked another milestone achievement for the Northwell Health system making the list of 70 hospitals and health systems nationwide to receive national acclaim.
Northwell was named to …
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By Juan Lasso
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1/19/24
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For over a decade, droves of families have entrusted the early development and socialization of their toddlers and children to The Elite Scholars Christian Academy, which opened its doors largely to …
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By Juan Lasso
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1/19/24
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Over the past 15 years, this Guyanese immigrant and the daughter of Valley Stream parents has cemented herself as a leading voice on the unique struggles and challenges racial and ethnic minorities …
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By Juan Lasso
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1/19/24
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There’s a new coalition looking to change the narrative on Long Island while providing access to resources, training and grant money for member organizations.
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Rei Wolfsohn
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1/18/24
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Injuries and illness were much to blame for Valley Stream Central’s difficult 0-5 start, but the Eagles are healthy now and on a positive flight path that could land them in the Nassau Class AA …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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1/14/24
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