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More than 150 people recently took part in a Black Lives Matter rally in East Meadow to protest recent killings of African-American men by police in Louisiana and Minnesota.

Black Lives Matter rallies in East Meadow

Dozens of Long Islanders gathered at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on July 9 to march in the first Black Lives Matter rally in central Nassau County. The march was organized by a group of Long Island youth following the recent killings of two African-American men by police in Baton Rouge, La., and Falcon Heights, Minn. more

By Amoy Brown | 7/21/16

Baldwin High School Principal Susan Knors, speaking at the graduation ceremony, retired on June 24, ending two decades of working in the district.

Principal retires with grace

Susan Knors’ 15-year tenure as the principal of Baldwin High School ended on June 24, when she left the podium after giving her final farewell speech to the graduates. She left with mixed … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/12/16

Baldwin class of 2016 valedictorian Keyhan Vakil, left, and salutatorian David Zuckerman credited the atmosphere in the community with helping them succeed.

Baldwin's top 2 scholars credit the community

Keyhan Vakil and David Zuckerman, the valedictorian and salutatorian of Baldwin High School’s graduating class, say they are proud and honored to add the accomplishment to their … more

by Nakeem Grant | 7/12/16

Art Heyman starred at Oceanside High School and Duke University, and was drafted No. 1 overall by the New York Knicks.

Nassau High School Hall of Fame grows

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame (HOF) was created a year ago to recognize, preserve and promote the heritage of interscholastic sports. The HOF is temporarily located in the rotunda of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola and is expected to call the new Nassau Coliseum its home. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/7/16

Concussions force student-athletes and their parents, like Alyssa Garbarino and her father, Al, to weigh the benefits of playing sports against the long-term health risks.

Bellmore-Merrick athletes hit hard by concussions

Alyssa Garbarino’s second concussion came on a frigid Sunday afternoon when she was 17. Under overcast skies, Garbarino, of North Merrick, who was then playing with the East Meadow Soccer Club’s Storm, bruised her way through a sea of bodies. As she battled with her opponent on the Northport Cow Harbor United Soccer Club, she was constantly driven to the ground, her head hitting the hard earth. As fast as she went down, though, she popped back up. As the game wore on, she began to feel dizzy and developed a sharp headache. more

By Alex Boyd | 6/22/16

Baldwin Senior High School Principal, Mentor Susan Knors shares about her friendship with Miranda Hinton, 11th grader, 17yrs.

Students and teachers reflect on school year

Baldwin High School held its 15th annual Mentor Recognition Dinner on June 9. Students thanked their mentors for helping guide them through their years in high school. Mentors play an important … more

By Suzanne Mobyed | 6/15/16

The hiring of Caterina Lafergola, left, has caused controversy in the Baldwin community due to her past work at Automotive High School in Brooklyn

Residents question new principal hire

Baldwin residents packed into the middle school auditorium on June 8 for the first Board of Education meeting since the district hired Caterina Lafergola, the controversial former principal of … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/15/16

Officer uses pepper spray to break up fight near Baldwin High School

In an attempt to break up a fight between students near Baldwin High School on Friday afternoon, a police officer used pepper spray, Nassau County police said. A 911 call was made at approximately … more

6/13/16

Good news, class of 2016: Grades don’t matter

I’d like to offer local high school graduates some important advice for the future: Don’t study too much in college. It’s not the sort of wisdom graduates expect to hear, especially from a high school teacher, but . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 6/9/16

Employees of parade co-sponsor Nu Health marched down Hempstead Turnpike.

Hundreds turn out for Belmont Parade

Hundreds of people gathered at the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex near Elmont Library on Saturday to kick off the Elmont/Belmont Day Parade, marking the unofficial start of summer and the lead-up … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/8/16

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