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North Shore High School students flooded the outer perimeter of the school today to participate in the National School Walkout event.

North Shore students remember Parkland shooting victims, walk out to protest gun violence

As expected, hundreds of students from across Nassau County took part in Wednesday’s planned National School Walkout to remember the 17 victims of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School a month ago and to call for stricter gun controls, according to student activists and educators. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/14/18

Wantagh High School students expressed their solidarity with the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during Wednesday's walkout. The event was part of a national walkout that took place at 10 a.m.

Nassau students remember Parkland shooting victims, walk out to protest gun violence

As expected, hundreds of students from across Nassau County took part in Wednesday’s planned National School Walkout to remember the 17 victims of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School a month ago and to call for stricter gun controls, according to student activists and educators. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/13/18

Puckle gun, AR-15, what’s the difference?

You knew CNN’s town hall to debate gun control — on Feb. 21, only a week after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. — would devolve into absurdity when National Rifle Association spokeswoman Dana Loesch took the stage. more

3/9/18

After Parkland, the youth are leading change

"Why do we have to lead the change?” That was the question Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School senior Ryan Deitsch asked Sen. Marco Rubio at a town hall forum . . . more

3/9/18

West Hempstead Community Support Association President Rosalie Norton, left, shared her thoughts on the library’s STEM center.

West Hempstead community members share ideas with the Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Community members from West Hempstead’s public and private schools — along with local groups and organizations — attended the Center for Science … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/8/18

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky presented a proclamation to West Hempstead High School Principal Alvaro Escobar for his 18 years in the West Hempstead School District on Feb. 26.

West Hempstead School District says farewell to Mr. Escobar

Throughout his life, West Hempstead High School Principal Alvaro Escobar said that he has prided himself on consistency. “Every day, I would just get up, put on my suit, come to work and do my job … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/8/18

in a game that was decided in the final minute, Malverne defeated Oyster Bay, 60-55, on Feb. 22 at SUNY Old Westbury in the Nassau County Class B final.

The Malverne Mules are back on top

With the previous two Malverne-Oyster Bay games having been decided by one or two baskets, the rubber match on Feb. 22 turned out to be another nail-biter. With the game still up for grabs in the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 2/27/18

Lake led her high school team in points and rebounds per game in her senior year.

Malverne High School senior hits 1K mark in points, rebounds

In a basketball game against Oyster Bay on Feb. 8, Malverne High School senior Alexis Lake notched two milestones as a girls’ varsity player: 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Lake said she knew she … more

By Nakeem Grant | 2/22/18

West Hempstead High School seniors create a ‘Force for Change’

In honor of the new Star Wars movie, “Star Wars — The Last Jedi,” West Hempstead High School seniors held a community service event, “Force for Change” to make a positive impact on their … more

2/15/18

Nick Tornambene, a trainer with the West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club, taught Logan Colnick, 9, basic footwork on Feb. 4.

Teens teach kids of all ages the fundamentals of soccer in West Hempstead

For 40 years, the West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club has aimed to enhance character, community and the love of soccer. Many of the children who were part of the club have carried those lessons with … more

By Nakeem Grant | 2/8/18