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Hundreds of local residents attended the “Athletic, Health and Fitness Clinic,” a free fitness clinic held on Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Valencia Gym in Elmont. The clinic — hosted by Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-Mineola) — is expected to be an annual event for all ages.
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By Jackie Nash
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10/18/11
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Nearly 400 attended the Elmont Cardinals Sports Club’s annual Family Day, held on Oct. 8, at the Dutch Broadway Elementary School Field in Elmont, for the families of the Cardinals’ football and basketball teams.
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10/14/11
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While a handful of Nassau County football teams remain unbeaten, including East Meadow and Freeport in Conference I, and surprising West Hempstead in Conference IV, most are either fighting for playoff positioning or fighting for their playoff lives.
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Tony Bellissimo
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10/13/11
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Over the past few years, New York state lawmakers have targeted bullying in schools with legislation designed to allow students to feel safe in a place where they should feel safe.
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10/6/11
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The second half of the Nassau County football regular season kicks off Thursday, and only a few unbeatens remain.
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Tony Bellissimo
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10/5/11
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With a red, white and blue décor, American Family Restaurant is a patriotic Franklin Square staple. In addition to its design, the restaurant stays true to its American theme by offering a variety of appetizers and courses that are traditional to the United States.
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By Kat Teurfs
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9/27/11
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Cara Castronuova, an Elmont native and 2004 graduate of Hofstra University, returned to Hofstra on Sept. 3 to speak to freshmen about healthy living, overcoming obstacles and making the most of college life. As a two-time New York Golden Gloves winner and trainer on the NBC reality show “The Biggest Loser,” Castronuova knows that success requires hard work.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/27/11
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The H. Frank Carey High School’s first-ever traveling boys’ lacrosse team — comprised of 20 9th, 10th and 11th-graders — competed throughout the state this summer, completing its season with a 4-7-2 record. The team was initiated by Tom Aiello and Anthony Tufano, head varsity coaches at Carey, and played 13 games this summer, including two local tournaments at SUNY Farmingdale and Hofstra University, and the Tri-State Tournament, which was held in New Jersey.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/27/11
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As explained last time, it’s a fall ritual: my annual “trifecta,” three features I traditionally run at this time of the year. Not only has the “Study tips, tricks, and techniques” column been tweaked this year, but also there is so much to add that I have divided it into two installments, this being the second. My “college checklist” for seniors and parents will follow next time. And then my “anniversary” column as the Principal’s Office begins its seventh year.
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By Steve Kussin
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9/23/11
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Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) is re-introducing the “Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act” — legislation that aims to end the practice of children being struck or beaten in schools by school personnel — on Sept. 22. McCarthy first introduced the legislation last year.
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9/21/11
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