Bring back the Explainer in Chief! The last time I understood a policy presentation was when former President Bill Clinton explained the economy, the debt and taxes to us at the Democratic National Convention.
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10/11/12
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Former President Bill Clinton had what I would call a Pee Wee Reese moment at the Democratic National Convention last week, during what will likely go down as his greatest political speech ever.
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9/13/12
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****1/2Director/producer/screenwriter Wes Anderson possesses one of world cinema's most unique voices. For almost 20 years audiences have marvelled at the magic in his films, which display an …
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By James Delson
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5/31/12
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With three decades of experience on the District 13 Board of Education, Bill Stris is no stranger to making tough decisions. That’s just a part of the job, he says, but for Stris, who has also served on the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education for 25 years, that’s a part of the job he likes.
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By Brian Croce
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5/3/12
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Suspicious materials were found near the Franklin Square Public Library, on Lincoln Road in Franklin Square, on April 6, and authorities ordered an evacuation of the building around 12:50 p.m., according to the Nassau County Police Department.
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By Jackie Nash
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4/12/12
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In early January, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted against the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act because it did not include a formal environmental review to study the impact …
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Ann Friedman
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2/15/12
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Are you or veteran or do you know a veteran who’s recently returned to civilian life?
With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. …
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1/25/12
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“Instead of deterring students from driving to school, students park even further from the school,” said Sam Catalano, a senior at Valley Stream North High School, in reference to the Town of Hempstead’s recent decision to restrict parking on some neighboring streets around the school.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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12/15/11
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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.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/23/11
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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.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/10/11
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