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Students rallied with signs, chanting, ‘Love is love,’ in hopes of overturning the decision of the Diocese of Rockville Centre to fire Maria Regina Catholic School teacher Michael Califano after he posted a photo of he and his boyfriend.
Community protests firing of Maria Regina teacher
Michael Califano, a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School in Seaford, claims he was fired from his job after the Diocese of Rockville Centre was made aware of pictures on social media of him kissing his boyfriend. more
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The Lynbrook School District board members were sworn in and the Do No Harm policy was discussed at the July 5 reorganization meeting.
Lynbrook school officials debated an important policy. What was it?
The Do No Harm policy debate by Lynbrook School District board members overshadowed the swearing in ceremonies during the July 5 reorganization meeting. The Do No Harm policy states that if a … more
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The Katz family — Evan, left, Elias, Jessica and Ash — of North Bellmore completed the Nassau Library Tour this year and in 2019.
Why were these folks desperate to get to the library?
The competition to tour each library in Nassau County was so fierce that members of the Katz family of North Bellmore did not want to waste time stopping for lunch, so they packed snacks. In the … more
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Job seekers get details about career opportunities at last year’s job fair.
Looking for a job? Check this out!
Nassau BOCES, in partnership with Nassau County school districts, is holding a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This exceptional opportunity for job seekers event takes … more
Joseph Romano, his cousin, Zoe, and his mother, Theresa take a ride in the firetruck
East Rockaway Fire Department Safety Fair [Photo gallery]
The East Rockaway Fire Department sponsored a safety fair on Oct. 2, with a Smoke House, safety demonstrations and a ride on a real firetruck -- bells clanging all the way! more
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Will Ketcher and Wes Hernandez with the championship trophy after their team won for the second year in a row.
Local flag football team secures second championship win
Lynbrook's fifth grade flag football team won their championships for the second year in a row earlier this month. more
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Juliet Laquidara, Sister Barbara Faber, administrative assistant Mary Bradley, Joanne Sansone and Andrea Wong are dedicated to helping people receive food support.
Where can the hungry go for help in East Rockaway and Lynbrook?
Every season is giving season for Our Lady of Peace. Its parish social ministry, along with the Lynbrook Community Chest, is running a food drive to help those in need in the community. Jesus … more
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Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder spoke to young wrestlers at the camp last week.
How did these kids honor a Lynbrook man?
Kevin Glenz, a star lacrosse player at Lynbrook High School and the son of Larry Glenz, a longtime wrestling coach at the high school, died in 2010, at 27, of a heroin overdose. Last week, Long … more
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Twins Nick and Joe Pierro, born in 1933, were raised in a New York that looks a little different from today.
Life is twice as sweet for these 90-year-old twins
There were no sonograms in 1933. So one could imagine Nunziata Pierro’s surprise when, 15 minutes after giving birth to her son, there were suddenly two bundles of joy to hold. Those twins — Giuseppe “Joe” and Nicola “Nick” Pierro — celebrated their 90th birthday, on Dec. 27, in East Rockaway. more
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The Tritt Elementary School student council raised more than $5,000 from student donations. An anonymous donor agreed to match that amount and the Pope High Student Council and Key Club added another $800, bringing total donations to $12,208.
Georgia student raise thousands of $$ for East Rockaway schools
This story ran in the Marietta Daily Journal on Dec. 20. The students attend Tritt Elementary School in East Cobb, Ga. It is reprinted here with permission.By Lindsay Fieldlfield@mdjonline.com … more
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