When Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre (HERJC) started its nursery school in 1969, there were only two classes. Since then it has increased in size, extended hours, and the amount of programs that are offered. Having added programs such as art, music, Jewish Enrichment and Mommy and Me, the nursery school has grown to nearly 200 children, ranging in ages from 10 months to 5 years.
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By Teri Ann Loeser
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8/25/11
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Long Island is not necessarily known as a breeding ground for great baseball players. Despite being the birthplace of big-name major leaguers, both old and new, such as Craig Biggio and Billy Koch, Long Island continues to produce far more lacrosse players than baseball stars.
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By James Fitz Gerald
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8/24/11
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After the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament’s record-breaking turnout of more than 4,500 on July 16, the Elmont community couldn’t have been prouder. The tournament is held annually for fifth-grade to college students.
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By Jackie Nash
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8/9/11
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The Elmont Cardinals Sports Club’s Summer Basketball Tournament kicked off its five-week summer basketball tournament on July 17, at the Elmont Road Park, located at 755 Elmont Rd. in Elmont.
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By Jackie Nash
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7/26/11
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a state takedown last week of an elaborate criminal scheme involving bogus nursing schools in New York City and Long Island that have robbed students of more than $6 million. One of those schools, Hope-VTEC, was until February operating at 1057-1059 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square.
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By Jackie Nash
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7/21/11
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The future is now for Nassau Community College in Garden City, and it’s taking shape in a $40 million life sciences building under construction on the north side of campus.
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By Alex Krinsky
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7/20/11
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Second of two parts.
There is little doubt that the recession is finding its way into the classroom. Last week, young job hunters in the field of education and school district administrators teamed up to tell the story of how competitive the job market for teachers has become on Long Island.
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By Fran Berkman
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7/20/11
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Elmont’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament had a record turnout last Saturday — nearly 4,300.
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7/19/11
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Distant shore you dreamed from a far-off land
Before you waved away all you knew
Lifted anchor, set sail –
Bright star above to guide
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Dr. Linda Opyr
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7/13/11
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Since elementary school, lifelong New Hyde Park resident Linda Opyr, 58, has been devoted to poetry, and that dedication recently paid off. On June 12, Opyr was named poet laureate of Nassau …
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By James Fitz Gerald
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7/13/11
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