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Alan Colmes
A half-century of Hofstra radio
From breaking news updates on 1010 WINS, to traffic reports on Z100, to sports recaps on WCBS 880, to political debates on national television, the alumni of Hofstra University’s radio station can be heard across the metropolitan area and around the country. more
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West Hempstead resident Kevin McDermott starred on the track team at Duke University after he was an All-American at Chaminade High School.
Star runner struggles to walk after accident
Kevin McDermott gives the word "determination" a new definition. The Chaminade and Duke alumnus, just 22, suffered a life-changing accident in July, and has shown a tremendous strength of will in his efforts to prevail over his severe injury. Many of his friends are taking action to help. more
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TONY BELLISSIMO
Not Always About Saturday
Thursday marks the official start of the Nassau County high school season, and it’s only the beginning of weekday action. more
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Be responsible, not hysterical
With school back in session, many are concerned that another outbreak of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, is just around the corner. An outbreak in the New York area in the spring spread fear about this new, unknown disease. Many parents kept their children home from school when cases were confirmed, leading to high absentee rates. Some schools closed entirely. more
Cornwell Avenue School Principal Anthony Cali, back left, discussed books with his students during the first day of school on Sept. 9.
Another school year begins [Photo gallery]
The summer vacation officially came to a close last week as students in the Malverne and West Hempstead school districts started their first day of school. The local streets were filled with … more
Contest winner [Photo gallery]
Contest winner The Astoria Federal Bank in West Hempstead recently selected student Antigha Ekpe Jr. as a winner in its fourth annual essay contest. The students were asked to complete the … more
Students at Howard T. Herber Middle School in Malverne created a human flag last Friday to pay tribute to the heroes of Sept. 11. From the angle shown, onlookers could see a complete image of the stars and stripes.
A time to remember the fallen
It was a dreary Sept. 11 this year, with cloudy skies, heavy rainfall and sharp winds hitting Long Island throughout most of the day. The inclement weather, however, did not stop residents in Malverne and West Hempstead from making an effort to commemorate the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. more
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Welcome to high school [Photo gallery]
The ninth-graders at West Hempstead High School were given a warm welcome on Sept. 1 during the school's freshman orientation. The incoming freshman were given time for introductions to one … more
Deputy Mayor James Callahan
Ready for swine flu, round two
The Village of Malverne is working alongside Nassau County officials in an effort to increase awareness of the H1N1 flu virus and the seasonal flu — and the precautions to minimize exposure to them — before cold weather arrives. more
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The Malverne School District’s administration was repeatedly criticized by several parents and residents in the district during a school board meeting on Aug. 25 for “not making a valid effort to hire more minority teachers and administrators.” The district, which serves Malverne, Lakeview and Lynbrook, is composed of mostly minority students.
District 12 comes under fire again
The Malverne High School library was packed on Aug. 25 with more than 75 parents and residents, who simply said that diversity issues in District 12 are not being properly addressed by the administration. more
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