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Hempstead Town investigates racist incident
Hempstead Town officials said they are investigating a racist notice posted at a Town Highway Department facility in Levittown… more
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Understanding L.I.'s African-American history
It is an ignominious history that Long Islanders don’t like to remember or even recognize. For nearly 200 years, from the early 1600s to the early 1800s, Long Islanders owned slaves. more
Changing demographics demand new thinking
No doubt, Nassau County’s –– and, specifically, the Town of Hempstead’s –– demographics are a-changin’. more
West Hempstead High School student Shane Williams, shown with English teacher Roseanne Scully and Principal Dan Rehman, won a $16,000 scholarship from Nassau County for his submission to an essay contest celebrating the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr.
Schools celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday
West HempsteadThe West Hempstead school district is preparing its students for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, with a number of events this year. The Chestnut Street kindergarten center is … more
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About a dozen students attended the Malverne Board of Education meeting to ask for more culturally diverse staff.
'It's always been a black-and-white issue'
“The only black person up there is your secretary,” said a tall woman, slapping her papers on the desk for emphasis. The comment was directed at members of the Malverne Board of … more
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West Hempstead High School sophomore Pierre Leconte Jr. with Principal Frank Viteritti and English Department Director Kathleen O’Farrell.
School unity is rewarding, and $200 doesn't hurt
Hofstra University awarded the West Hempstead school district $200 for submitting a student essay on “Celebrating Suburban Diversity” to its high school writing contest, co-sponsored with … more
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