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District 13 Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund talked about her goals for the district at the annual Educational Planning meeting.
District 13 strives to teach 21st Century skills
Barely two months into the school year, District 13 officials are already planning for next year. The district held its annual Educational Planning meeting last Saturday morning, a 20-year tradition. more
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Valley Stream school officials: Most students belong
The belief that hundreds of students are illegally attending Valley Stream schools simply isn’t true, school officials said at the annual Residency Advisory Committee meeting Monday morning at Memorial Junior High School. more
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The LIRR made a "pledge" to commuters that it would improve response time and communications during service disruptions.
LIRR drafts 'pledge' to commuters
In a new “pledge” to commuters, the Long Island Rail Road promises to respond quickly and improve communication during service disruptions. The eight-point pledge, released in draft … more
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For the price Long Island Rail Road commuters pay, they should be guaranteed protections and provisions, according to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Schumer calls on LIRR to 'recommit' to riders
The cost of a monthly Long Island Rail Road pass from West Hempstead to Manhattan is $223. From Rockville Centre, it’s $254. For that amount of money, LIRR commuters should not have to sit in … more
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"Best of Broadway" comes to Eisenhower Park this weekend
Whether Broadway or some good old-fashioned rock 'n roll, you'll find some great music on area stages to enjoy, among this weekend's highlights. more
The Long Island Banjo Society, which includes members Bill Borisotti and Phil Phersching, played at the Elmont Farmer's Market on July 14.
Elmont Farmer’s Market gets special guests
The Elmont Farmer’s Market, which will be held every Thursday during the summer, until Nov. 17, at the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex in Elmont, had a special guest on July 14: the Long Island Banjo Society, which includes members Bill Borisotti and Phil Phersching. more
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Kayla, Caitlin and Brittany Bennet hugged after the plaque honoring their grandfather, Tom Bennet, was revealed at the Gotham Avenue School in Elmont.
Hundreds gather to honor local vet
Thomas Bennet Sr., an Elmont resident and veteran of the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart, passed away last January. On June 16, nearly 100 members of the Elmont community, including students and faculty of the Gotham Avenue School, attended a ceremony to dedicate a portion of the school’s “9/11 Garden” — which honors those killed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as well as local veterans — to Bennet. more
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A 29-year-old man who was standing with a friend outside of an Elmont deli on May 31, at 3:35 a.m., said he was robbed by two unknown, black, male subjects.
Robbery on Linden Blvd.
A 29-year-old man who was standing with a friend outside of an Elmont deli on May 31, at 3:35 a.m., was robbed by two unknown, black, male subjects. more
Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr.
Legislature weighs organ donation bill
The New York State Senate recently passed legislation that would, if passed by the Assembly and signed by the governor, require people to indicate on their driver’s license applications whether they wish to become organ donors. more
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Jerry Miceli, an Elmont native, who now lives in Texas, lost a friend, Eamon McEneaney, on Sept. 11, 2001. McEneaney worked in one of the Twin Towers: “He went to Sewanhaka High School, was one year ahead of me, and was a Lacrosse Hall of Fame member. He was a loving father of four girls, and had a beautiful wife. He worked in the towers and saved many people after the first attack.”
Osama bin Laden’s death impacts nationally, locally
Pres. Barack Obama announced last Sunday that Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, was killed by American troops in Pakistan in April. The news has impacted Americans throughout the nation, but hits especially hard for New Yorkers. Some locals personally knew individuals who were killed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. more
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