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The practitioners who deliver physical, speech and occupational therapy services to babies and toddlers under age 3 with disabilities and developmental delays have not gotten a raise from Nassau County in nearly three decades. As homelessness continues to grow, Nassau has slashed its funding for the Department of Social Services, and its Homeless Intervention Team has been disbanded. Yet before dealing with these issues, the county sank $10 million of federal pandemic recovery aid into its 125th-anniversary plans.
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By Siela Bynoe
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2/23/24
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The Elmont boys’ basketball team remembers the feeling of losing in the Nassau County semifinals last season.
“We were all there when we lost,” Cassius Moore said. “We …
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By Andrew Fantucchio
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2/22/24
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Christian Hunter’s trio of titles at last month’s Conference 5 championships served notice the Clarke boys’ track and field vet was a triple threat for All-County …
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By Garrett D. Uribe
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2/20/24
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After waiting years for their first-ever county title, the Clarke wrestling team now has two in four seasons. Richard King, William Grassini and Justin Gonzalez all won their respective weight …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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2/19/24
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Vin Romanotto first saw potential in Matthew Rodriguez becoming a county champion during his first season as East Meadow’s wrestling coach when he moved him up to varsity as an …
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By Andrew Coen
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2/19/24
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The East Meadow Union Free School District Board of Education approved a resolution last month to partner with Hanover Research, a global information service firm, to help the district develop a strategic plan that will guide it toward excellence, innovation and inclusivity. After a presentation with the firm on Jan. 22, however, attendees — including several board members — were left with more questions than answers as to why a partnership with Hanover was necessary.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/16/24
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Classical music fans reunited at the East Meadow Public Library this past weekend for another star studded show with violinist Ariel Horowitz. She’s been hailed by the Washington Post as …
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/16/24
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Temple B’Nai Torah, which serves many East Meadow residents, recently hosted its Square and Line Dance, a lively tradition that brought together community members for an evening of music, dance, and celebration. In its 25th year, the event took place last month, marking a quarter-century of joyous gatherings at the temple.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/16/24
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As scammers develop newer and more advanced methods of stealing from the vulnerable, elected officials are urging community members to learn how to identify scams.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/16/24
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Long Island lost an American icon with the passing of Baldwin resident Bob Beckwith last week. The image of Beckwith standing with President George W. Bush amid the ruins of the World Trade Center days after the Sept. 11 attacks will forever personify America’s unyielding courage and quiet determination in the face of horrific tragedy and massive challenge.
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By Peter King
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2/16/24
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