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Every June 15 we commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is important that we speak openly about elder abuse, because it is a hidden crime that most Americans are reluctant to talk about or even acknowledge. more

By Madeline Singas | 7/6/19

Newspapers’ existential crisis

In 1996, Hewlett House was a dilapidated farmhouse, long empty and fast rotting. The Hewlett-Woodmere School District, which owned it, planned to demolish the 300-year-old structure to make way for a parking lot. Then the Nassau Herald started reporting on the historic home’s plight. more

6/21/19

The West Hempstead School District welcomed Molloy College professors Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld and Dr. Maria Dove, as well as educators from North Carolina’s Wake County Public School System on May 23.

West Hempstead schools collaborates with North Carolina educators

The West Hempstead School District welcomed Molloy College professors Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld and Dr. Maria Dove along with a group of educators from the Wake County Public School System in North … more

6/13/19

Tina Castelluzzo represented SEPTA at the Central High School District’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee to discuss the district’s waiver policy last year.

Valley Streamers, Malvernites raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she realized that she couldn’t afford everything, she accepted her friend Caroline Bormann’s aid. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Malvernites, Valley Streamers raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Fourteen West Hempstead students from the middle and high school earned awards for their presentations during this year’s Long Island Science Congress on April 9 and 10.

Long Island Science Congress winners in West Hempstead

The West Hempstead School District was well represented by students from both the middle and high school during the Long Island Science Congress on April 9 and 10. Fourteen West Hempstead students … more

6/6/19

West Hempstead School District budget passed

Residents in the West Hempstead School District voted to support the 2019-20 budget on Tuesday, by a vote of 1,233 to 1,012. In addition, incumbents Karen Brohm and Patricia Greaves were … more

5/21/19

Malverne School District votes in favor of budget

The Malverne Union Free School District budget was passed by district residents on Tuesday. The results were as follows: Budget Yes: 567 No: 192 Proposition #2 – Capital Reserve Yes: … more

5/21/19

Hoping for the end of gerrymandering

Once every 10 years, state legislatures across the country play a game known as reapportionment. After the federal census is completed, your elected state legislators will decide . . . more

5/17/19

Support Malverne school budget

Malverne’s proposed $58.7 million spending plan has a tax-levy increase of 2.98 percent and raises spending 3.83 percent, which is below the district’s average year-to-year increase. As a result … more

5/16/19