An influx of refugees from Latin America, U.S. political wars, and the 2024 presidential campaign has fueled anti-immigrant campaigns in the United States. In statements echoing Adolf Hitler and Nazi …
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By Alan Singer
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2/16/24
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For Nassau County, 2024 is a year of new beginnings — a fact that is evidenced by the ascension of two new legislative caucus leaders and five new legislators. I was looking forward to a fresh start and greater bipartisan cooperation as we confront the county’s most important issues.
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By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
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2/16/24
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Lynbrook and East Rockaway schools closed on Tuesday, as the first major winter storm in over two years impacted the area.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/13/24
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After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/13/24
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Toniann Butler gave a slam-dunk performance on Jan. 23 when she helped kick off a Brooklyn Nets game.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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Almost 80 students from the Lynbrook Public School District recently earned the prestigious honor of being selected to represent the district in various All-County performing groups.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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Cynthia Dorfman (née Breakstone) celebrated a milestone achieved by few — she turned 100 years old. She celebrated alongside her family and the staff at her home of Atria Park in Lynbrook.
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By Nicole Formisano
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2/9/24
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The Waverly Park Elementary School community in the Lynbrook School District took a stand against bullying and promoted inclusivity during No Name-Calling Week from Jan. 16 to 19.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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Third graders at Marion Street Elementary School in Lynbrook have been learning about different countries by making virtual visits.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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Forget scary movies or the end of the world — what scares almost all of us the most, by far, is getting a voicemail from a family member, telling you to call back right away because “it’s important.”
My 90-year-old father did that last week, a message I got on my phone as I was walking from what had been an enlightening and productive meeting with a school superintendent. The last several months had been filled with difficult calls like this. My mother’s cancer. My stepmother’s passing. Learning that a former colleague is gravely ill.
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By Michael Hinman
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2/9/24
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