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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

Agostina Alfonso, 15, a sophomore at Freeport High School, with her photography teacher Lisa Pignataro and Agostino’s photo “Harry Styles,” for which she was recognized at a Long Island Arts Council at Freeport show at the village library on Tuesday.

30 students selected for Long Island Arts Council show

Huddled in front of her photograph on display in the Freeport Memorial Library lobby, Agostina Alfonso, 15, her mother, Paola Centurion, and her photography teacher, Lisa Pignataro, chatted about the photo Agostina had snapped of Harry Styles. more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/21/19

Some of the Baldwin Coach Diner’s employees have been with the business for decades. Above were, from left, Rosie Robles, owners Penny and John Kanaras, Donna Manchin, Sandro Almonte and Susu Gonzaga.

‘A staple in the neighborhood’

John Kanaras was only a year old when his father opened a diner on the corner of Sunrise Highway and Central Avenue in Baldwin in 1964. His dad, Peter Kanaras, and his two partners, Tommy … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/21/19

Schools Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi presented preliminary plans for facilities improvements at a Nov. 13 Board of Education meeting.

Baldwin school officials seek input on school upgrades

The Baldwin School District is seeking feedback from the public about proposed renovations at the high school, middle school and elementary schools before a bond vote in the spring. Based on … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/21/19

Students at Steele Elementary School took the anti-bullying pledge in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.

Steele students take anti-bullying pledge

In honor of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STAND UP for Others Week, Steele Elementary School welcomed special guests from Soren Bennick Productions to talk about the “Power of … more

11/21/19

East Rockaway Superintendent Lisa Ruiz expressed gratitude to voters for approving the bond, which will fund renovations and upgrades at district schools.

Voters OK $27.7 million bond for East Rockaway schools

Voters in the East Rockaway School District approved a $27.7 million bond on Nov. 14 to fund upgrades and repairs to all three district buildings. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/20/19

Oceanside School District residents rejected a $50 million bond proposal by more than 500 votes on Nov. 12.

Oceanside school voters reject $50 million bond proposal

Residents in the Oceanside School District voted down a proposed $50 million bond for a capital project on Nov. 12. more

By Mike Smollins and Briana Bonfiglio | 11/20/19

Long Beach residents Bryan Jones, far left, Devin Weinshank, Etan Blatt, Sam Pinto, Randy Eichin and Kelly Coyle before the start of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 3.

Taking on the NYC Marathon for a good cause

It was at the roughly 24-mile mark of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, just as he entered Central Park, that Long Beach resident Sam Pinto began to feel the physical toll of a 26.2-mile … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/19/19

Long Beach City Council hires new attorney amid state audit

After failed attempts by the City Council to hire a new attorney to respond to a scathing state draft audit, three council members agreed on Nov. 7 to retain the Hauppauge-based law firm Ingerman … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/19/19

Jayvian Allen during one of the Freeport High School football games.

Red Devils football player ‘Heart of a Giant’ finalist

Freeporter High School Red Devils football player Jayvian Allen, 16, was nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants in … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/15/19

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