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Chris McAvoy's project, Biometric Wind Turbine Blade Design Efficiency, won him first place.

Science fair project lands two W.H. students in top 20

This year, eight freshman and sophomores at West Hempstead High School participated in the 2010 Molloy College Science Fair, which was held on March 19. Two of … more

5/5/10

Founder and president of SBPLI Fred Breithut, 84, died on April 26.

Founder of LI nonprofit SBPLI dies at age 84

Fred Breithut, founder of the School-Business Partnerships of Long Island Inc., died last week at the age of 84. The Brooklyn-born World War II veteran founded … more

5/5/10

Vote with reason, not resentment

On New Jersey’s Election Day, April 20, Gov. Chris Christie wanted voters to reject school budget proposals in any districts where the unionized teachers weren’t willing to freeze their salaries for a year. more

4/30/10

For the month of March, from left, Johntavia Green, grade 7; eighth graders Sheldon Morales and Amanda Dias; Brian Saulon, grade 6; Principal Joseph Cirnigliaro; sixth grader Elizabeth Hanson; and Esiri Madagwa, grade 7.

West Hempstead Middle School's students of the month

4/29/10

Students perform a Chinese Lion Dance during West Hempstead's second annual Family Literacy Night, Wednesday, April 21.

Family fun at West Hempstead's second literacy night

Parents, children from kindergarten through 12th grade, school board members and students volunteers filled the auditorium of West Hempstead High School last Wednesday, April 21. … more

4/29/10

West Hempstead school board says budget is 'solid' despite revenue loss, tax levy hike

Following months of discussions and late-night meetings to revisit, revise and refine next year’s proposed budget, the efforts of West Hempstead Union Free School … more

Lee Landor | 4/29/10

The late Judge Richard Lawrecne in 2006 inside his chambers at the Family Court building in Westbury.

Richard Lawrence, beloved judge, dies at 66

Richard Lawrence of Merrick, a former Nassau County Family Court judge, longtime legal counsel to a state senator, and well-respected, well-loved community activist, died suddenly on April 21 of complications from a bone-marrow transplant. He was 66. more

Scott Brinton | 4/28/10

Tulip time: It wouldn’t be spring without tulips. Enjoy a bounty of tulips in a colorful array at Hofstra University’s annual festival on Sunday. While there, browse among the many Dutch-inspired items at the vendor’s market, such as clogs, below.

Tulips by the thousands at Hofstra Dutch Festival

Colorful tulips attract thousands each year to Hofstra University for one of Long Island’s enduring traditions, the Hofstra University Dutch Festival. more

Karen Bloom | 4/28/10

Central seniors will once again model suit and gowns for the annual fundraising fashion show.

Central High School fashion show May 6

The Valley Stream Central/Memorial PTSA will hold its annual Scholarship Dinner Dance and Fashion Show. on Thursday, May 6. It will take place at the Coral House, 70 Milburn Ave. in Baldwin, from 7 to 11 p.m. more

4/27/10

Heroin, a slave master that kills

Heroin addicts describe their first high as the ultimate escape, a 20-hour fix starting with a pleasure rush that races from the tip of the tongue throughout the body and steadily progresses toward hallucinations that transfix a user in a state of semiconscious euphoria. more

4/23/10

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