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Scientists grapple with the meaning of life. Why should judges?

When faced with controversial topics or questions, our first instinct is almost always to go in search of others’ opinions. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 8/18/22

It’s time to go to the precinct and vote . . . again?

With school board elections and the June primary for the Assembly, it seems we’re making more trips to our polling precinct than we might make to the gym. more

8/4/22

FirstNet, sheriffs’ association, partner to support first responders

The New York State Sheriffs’ Association and FirstNet, Built with AT&T, have partnered to launch a statewide health and wellness program that will be available to all 58 county sheriff’s offices in New York. more

Staff Report | 8/1/22

Hebrew Academy of Nassau County graduate Adin Moskowitz’s engineering finesse helped secure him a $1,000 scholarship to Cornell.

West Hempstead student named diabetes scholar

West Hempstead student Adin Moskowitz has used his own experience as motivation for success. Living with Type 1 diabetes, he has made the most of his knowledge of electronics and engineering with … more

By Kyle Chin | 7/21/22

District clerk Theresa Bryant swore in Burt Blass as a new school board trustee at the board’s reorganization meeting.

West Hempstead Board of Education trustees sworn in

The West Hempstead Board of Education welcomed two members to its ranks, one new and one returning, at its reorganization meeting on July 6. After the tumultuous budget vote of the last few weeks, … more

By Kyle Chin | 7/14/22

Laila Salles brings a depth of experience in dance and education to the West Hempstead School District.

West Hempstead schools say hello to a new fine arts director

With the new school year officially beginning July 1 for Long Island school districts, schools are also welcoming a new slate of teachers and staff. This coming school year, the West Hempstead school … more

By Kyle Chin | 7/14/22

The last few voters filtered to the polls on the evening of June 21.

West Hempstead school budget passes, but debate lingers

West Hempstead residents passed the proposed $71.1 million school budget — in a second bid by the school board seeking voter approval — by a slim 174-vote margin on June 21. The … more

By Kyle Chin | 7/7/22

English as a New Language students at Cornwell Avenue School participate in a scavenger hunt.

West Hempstead's bilingual students thrive

With breakfasts, lunches, and award ceremonies, the West Hempstead English as a New Language department has been reflecting back on a year of expansion and successes. About 190 students across the … more

By Kyle Chin | 7/7/22

Governor Kathy Hochul was joined by a number of state and local politicians in her call to expand pre-K services.

Governor Hochul visits Chestnut Street school to push pre-K

Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead on Wednesday, June 15, in large part to promote universal pre-kindergarten programs. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and … more

By Kyle Chin | 6/30/22

Attorneys, how about teaching law school?

Calling all lawyers: We need you back in law school, now. We need you in classrooms and clinics, in person and on Zoom. more

By Sara J. Berman | 6/23/22

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