If you know me, or at the very least, have read my past columns, you know I am a proponent of public education, having taught for four decades. I frequently mention my belief that trends and problems in education swing back and forth over the years.
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By Ed Fare
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2/9/24
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The Calhoun wrestling team thought last season was a banner year. But now it is ready to top that. At the Nassau County qualifying tournament hosted by Kennedy last Saturday, Calhoun outdid …
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By Marc Berman
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2/6/24
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Two students at John F. Kennedy High School, in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, were named semifinalists in the 2024 Society for Science & Public Science Talent Search competition, sponsored by the pharmaceutical company Regeneron.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/2/24
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PFY, the organization previously known as Pride for Youth, hosted its annual Ruby Red Ball in Bellmore on Jan. 20.
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By Rachele Terranova
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2/2/24
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The seniors in the School and Community Leadership Program at Kennedy High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District presented their Cougar Talks on Jan. 10.
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2/2/24
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North Bellmore resident was cited for 30 state and local violations relating to the illegal possession of over 100 animals last week, including a South American Ostrich.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/2/24
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When you think about flea markets and street fairs, most picture a warm day in the spring, summer or fall.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/2/24
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Two are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
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By Peter King
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2/2/24
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Bullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying.
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By Patrick Pizzo
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2/2/24
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I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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2/2/24
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