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Habitat For Humanity of Nassau County, along with the Disability Opportunity Fund, began building a home in Mineola nearly one year ago for the Clarkin family — currently comprised of 12 bilogical siblings, seven of whom are developmentally disabled.
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By Jackie Nash
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5/1/12
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Local resident Marie Barret, the first-time author of the children’s book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding,” which focuses on hurricane safety and preparedness, was celebrated by dozens of locals on March 30, in Franklin Square.
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By Jackie Nash
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4/10/12
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Last week, state leaders approved a $132.6 billion budget for 2012-13 that includes funding and a study for the redevelopment of Belmont Park. For many local residents, who've been urging development there for years, the announcement was considered a bout of luck.
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By Jackie Nash
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4/2/12
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The Oxford Dictionary defines bullying as “the use of a superior strength or influence to intimidate someone.” When thinking of a bully, automatically one paints a picture of a hefty boy with spiky hair, holding a smaller kid against a locker. On television, the cafeteria in a high school rings while a bully is heard saying, “Give me your lunch money,” or, “Buy me lunch!”
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By Ummul Baneen Mohamedali
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3/28/12
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Nearly 450 local residents attended a mortgage safety seminar at the Elmont Memorial Library in Elmont on March 10.
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By Jackie Nash
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3/28/12
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On March 12, 1912, Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization's first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia. Today, there are more than 10 million Girl Scouts and Girl Guides worldwide. Girl Scouts of Nassau County marked its 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts on March 12 with a day-long open house at the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s headquarters in Garden City. All Girl Scouts, volunteers, parents and alumnae were invited.
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By Jackie Nash
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3/27/12
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According to new maps released by a redistricting task force and recently approved by the State Assembly and Senate, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Elmont and Franklin Square will become part of the new 22nd Assembly District, an area currently represented by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) and Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach).
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By Jackie Nash
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3/27/12
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Since Habitat For Humanity of Nassau County began building a home in Mineola last spring, for local residents Mary, Kathleen, William, Michael, Timothy and Theresa Clarkin — siblings, who are all developmentally disabled — the Girl Scouts of the West Hempstead/Franklin Square Girl Scouts Association have been right by their side, volunteering their time to participate in the construction and provide free lunches to HFH volunteers.
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By Jackie Nash
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3/20/12
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For the fourth consecutive year, the 16-mile stretch of Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County was named the deadliest road for pedestrians in the tristate area by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. The 2012 report, “Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” was released on March 7.
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By Jackie Nash
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3/12/12
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Students celebrated 100 days of school at the Little Saints Preschool in West Hempstead on Feb. 29, by participating in projects with a “100” theme.
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By Jackie Nash
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3/7/12
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