New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment.
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By Ari Brown
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3/8/24
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When I was elected to the Nassau County Legislature last fall, I pledged to make it my mission to champion the rights of people with disabilities on the local, state and federal levels to the best of my ability.
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By Michael Giangregorio
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3/8/24
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An East Meadow man was seen on camera allegedly getting into a car in Cedarhurst and stealing property on March 5 at 5:17 a.m., according to Nassau police.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/6/24
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The girls’ basketball team will finally have a banner in the East Meadow High School gym. Junior Allison Twible scored a game-high 20 points and senior Charlotte Viola added 18, including …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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3/4/24
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The top two students in East Meadow High School’s Class of 2024 have succeeded in much more than academics. Valedictorian Maggie Li and Salutatorian Andrew Cheng have gone above and beyond classroom work, getting involved in a slew of extracurricular and athletic pursuits while collecting academic awards.
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By Rachele Terranova
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3/4/24
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The Fulton Commons Care Center Inc. in East Meadow will pay up to $8.6 million after a settlement with the state Attorney General’s office and agreed to install monitors to reform the nursing home’s health care and financial operations because of years of fraud and resident mistreatment.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/4/24
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If you live in East Meadow and you love basketball, chances are you’re familiar with the annual Winter Classic basketball tournament in the gym at St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/1/24
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Kindergartners in Gabriella Banker’s class at Parkway Elementary School in East Meadow learned about the basics of equal forces through a STEM activity on Feb. 2.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/1/24
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Kindergarteners at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow celebrated the end of their Kings & Queens unit with a royal ball on Feb. 15.
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3/1/24
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As winter comes to a close, the East Meadow Public Library is hosting a slew of events to wrap up the season and usher in spring. Whether its regularly scheduled programs, or something new, …
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/1/24
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