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A little garden history
The history of agriculture can be traced back to at least 10,000 years, when primitive people found the need to supplement their meat-eating diet with plants. They found that this food could be … more
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Students created their own Underground Railroad Freedom Quilts to celebrate Black History Month at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on Feb. 22. Their work is currently on display.
Freedom takes on a special meaning
Students might have had the week off from school, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t learn anything during their vacation. more
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Donald Morency of Elmont and his son, Antoine Eric St. Clair Morency, 1, visited the Elmont Memorial Library recently to see artwork commemorating Black History Month, such as this piece portraying Malcolm X. Story, page 10. At Right, Sen. Jack Martins honored Gene Grant with a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award at the annual Black History Month Celebration in Elmont on Feb. 13.
Historical exhibits on display now in Elmont
Charles Winslow's "Black History Collection" and "Thread Art Exhibit" are on display now, throughout the month of February, at the Elmont Memorial Library. more
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Mykal Kilgore, far right, sings with Cenetral High School’s gospel choir during the Black History Month presentation last week.
Central High celebrates its diversity
It was an afternoon of songs, dances, poems, pride and humanity as Valley Stream Central High School hosted its fourth annual Black History Month celebration on Feb. 16 in the Keller Auditorium. The show featured performances from students and guests in front of dozens of their peers and community members. more
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We should all celebrate Black History Month
Imagine a Western Civilization textbook without chapters on ancient Egypt or the Roman Empire. Imagine a World History reading list that included no books on China. more
A postcard depicting the Muller’s Pharmacy building on Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream is part of Barbara Gribbon’s extensive collection.
A history of the area in postcards
Valley Stream’s Barbara Gribbon has successfully captured the area’s history in a very unique way — through postcards. more
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Dr. Linda Opyr was named Nassau County's 2011-13 poet laureate on June 12.
'I Am Your History'
Distant shore you dreamed from a far-off land Before you waved away all you knew Lifted anchor, set sail – Bright star above to guide more
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Junior Steve Savin talks to the panel during the Project Citizen presentations.
Students tackle national issues
Newspaper cartoons, videos about New Balance sneakers and original rap music were all elements of this year’s Project Citizen presentations at Valley Stream South High School, a program designed to teach students about public policy. more
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Share some laughs when Long Island Children’s Museum screens “Tales of Humor,” short films presented by Brooklyn Film Festival’s kidsfilmfest.
Celebrating spring on Long Island
Spring fever has arrived, and with it, Earth Day on Friday, while families are occupied with school break. There’s much going on throughout the area, including Earth Day celebrations, to keep the kids happily occupied for the remainder of the spring recess. more
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Assemblyman Brian Curran talked to fifth-grader Lyvie Jean Pierre and her classmates about some famous people and accomplishments in women’s history.
A 'her-story' lesson in Valley Stream
“Why do we pay attention or learn about women’s history in the month of March?” Assemblyman Brian Curran asked several dozen students at the Robert W. Carbonaro School last week. more
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