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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Mayor Robert Kennedy was joined by village department heads on Tuesday to announce Moody’s Investors Service’s new credit rating for Freeport.

Moody’s boosts village’s credit rating to Aa3

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the credit rating on the Village of Freeport’s general obligation limited-tax bonds to Aa3 from A1, the rating agency announced earlier this month. The new … more

By Nadya Nataly | 4/25/19

Laiyla Salome-Diaz, second from right, was honored for her artwork that reflected peace at the annual Shanti Fund Peace Artwork Contest Luncheon. She is pictured, from left, with New Visions art teacher Nancy Williams, New Visions Principal Connie Malcolm-Grant and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham.

A positive piece for peace

When her friend, Taliyah Baptiste, 9, was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, a rare tumor that forms at the base of the brain, fourth-grader Laiyla Salome-Diaz,9, of New … more

By Nadya Nataly | 4/25/19

The coastal protection project features 25-foot-wide, 14-foot-high dunes running parallel to the boardwalk and 15 dune crossovers that connect the boardwalk to the beach. Officials said that the work is complete, except for certain crossovers and dune plantings.

Army Corps: project complete

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday that it had completed work on its coastal protection project ahead of schedule — and before the start of the hurricane season on June 1 — though … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/25/19

The National Association of Music Merchants named Baldwin one of the best communities for music education.

Baldwin school district recognized for music education

The Baldwin school District was recently honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its commitment to music … more

4/25/19

Lynbrook to implement new entrance policy

Visitors to any of the seven Lynbrook public schools will soon have to hand their drivers’ license or passport to the school’s security guard, who will keep it at the security desk while they are in the building, Director of Facilities James Saitta announced at the district’s Board of Education meeting on April 16. He said that the new policy would be implemented when security vestibules are installed at all of the schools, which should be completed by the time students return for the 2019-20 school year in September. more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/25/19

The Bow Squad — from left, Christina Reel, Madeline Bitz, Abrigail Lam and Julia Okoro — performed at the Wheeler Avenue School’s Showcase on April 17.

Wheeler students show off their skills

Wheeler Avenue School students got the chance to put their skills on display at the school’s Showcase on April 17. Their acts ranged from dances, to songs, to piano playing. The evening was … more

4/25/19

Central High School seniors Maria Bouzid, Shannon Brown, Will Germaine, Jenelle Crawford and Jada Locke modeled fashions from Kohl’s Department Store at Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead on April 18.

Seniors strut for fundraiser

Five seniors from Central High School strutted down a runway at Pompei Restaurant in West Hempstead on April 18 for the Central/Memorial Parent Teacher Association’s annual fashion show … more

4/25/19

Dagger DogVinci joined children at the Rockville Centre Public Library on Monday to put his artistic talents on display.

Young Rockville Centre artists inspired by Dagger DogVinci

Dagger DogVinci, a canine known for his works of art, visited the Rockville Centre Public Library on April 22. Children on break from school watched in amazement as the black Labrador, golden retriever mix expressed himself with a paint brush. more

4/25/19

Robert Bartels, assistant superintendent for business and instruction, presented the school district’s final proposed 2019-20 budget on April 16.

Rockville Centre Board of Education votes to finalize $120 million proposed budget

The Rockville Centre Board of Education passed the district’s proposed 2019-20 budget, 4-0, on April 16 after a hearing that addressed the board’s previous concerns with the $120 million spending plan. Trustee Susan McNulty was absent during the vote. more

By Ben Strack | 4/25/19

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