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I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them. more
Perhaps we Americans are overly confident in the belief that our constitutional rights, including the First Amendment right to free speech, are inviolate. more
  On Oct. 2, Malverne High School students participated in an interactive lesson that shined a light on their favorite childhood books that are currently at risk of being banned at schools … more
  In order to help young students start the 2023-24 school year off on the right foot, Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe hosted her annual “Road to Success” back-to-school … more
  The competition to tour each library in Nassau County was so fierce that members of the Katz family of North Bellmore did not want to waste time stopping for lunch, so they packed … more
On one level, it’s a matter of clearing some closet space. On another, it’s a signal to let go and move on. Finally, I need to do this so my old friends can rest in peace . . . more
Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere. more
In “Hamlet,” Polonius said to Laertes, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be . . ." more
Community members are rejoicing after completion of a three-month-long renovation of the children’s room at West Hempstead Public Library. Regina Mascia, director of the library, said she … more
Sara DeGennaro started dancing when she was 3. She’s been a lover of literature for almost as long. Now she’s also a published author. When DeGennaro was 7, her mother gave her a copy … more
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