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One of Long Island’s largest nonprofit substance-abuse treatment agencies received three grants this winter that officials said will help them teach young people about the dire consequences of … more
Valley Stream officials are hoping to make local playgrounds safer, and have requested $425,000 from the county for upgrades at four facilities. more
Two of my favorite pastimes are reading and eating, and, after years of trial and error, I have discovered the happy coincidence that I can do both at the same time. more
On March 18, many Long Island villages conducted local elections to fill the positions of mayor, trustee and other municipal posts. Democracy prevailed, even on the smallest scale. more
Nassau County Democrats are calling for an investigation into the employment of Bob Barra, who is employed by the county as a part-time golf attendant at Grant Park in Hewlett. more
Sports fans across the globe will soon turn their eyes to Sochi, Russia, where the XXII Winter Olympic Games will be contested from Feb. 7 to 23. more
The last time I laced up a pair of ice skates was at least 15 years ago and the closest I’ve come to a skating rink since then was when I had front-row seats for an Islanders game. more
The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more
The area around Valley Stream’s Long Island Rail Road station, which includes the village’s downtown, may be in store for some major changes in the coming years, with housing, retail and parking structures potentially on the way. more
The Howell Road School community is diverse and full of different cultures. Its hundreds of students represent a variety of different countries from around the world, and Howell Road teachers look to instruct students on as many cultures as possible. more
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