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Scores on standardized New York State English Language Arts and mathematics tests dropped dramatically this year in both West Hempstead and Malverne, worrying many parents who fear that their … more

By Howard Schwach | 8/15/13

What in the world was the state thinking?

From the first moment that I looked at some practice tests for the English Language Arts tests that were given recently, I knew that the kids and their teachers were in trouble. Let me say first … more

By Howard Schwach | 8/15/13

Griffith, right, with lifelong friend and Oceanside resident Ron Ross as they saluted the crowd at the International Boxing Hall of Fame Parade in 2007.

A fighter, in and out of the ring

Six-time world boxing champion Emile Griffith — who captured both professional welterweight and middleweight boxing titles and saw plenty of adversity over the course of a 20-year career — died … more

By Emily Webb | 8/6/13

Alina Semenove, of the New York Equestrian Center, led Herald intern Amanda McKelvey on the bridal trail at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Happy trails

On a beautiful sunny day, after the heat wave finally broke, I enjoyed a wonderful trail ride in Hempstead Lake State Park, courtesy of the New York Equestrian Center (NYEC). An activity that is … more

By Amanda McKelvey | 7/31/13

Helping to increase and protect assets

As a Financial Advisor with her own Edward Jones branch, Mary Taylor, CRPC, AAMS, has been servicing clients in West Hempstead and the surrounding communities for the last 12 years. more

7/10/13

Swimmers at Winthrop’s 12th Annual Swim-a-thon raised $45,000 to benefit the Child Life Program. One of the swimmers at Winthrop’s 12th Annual Swim-a-thon dries off after a vigorous swim in the pool.

Swim-A-Thon benefits Winthrop’s Child Life Program

Winthrop-University Hospital’s 12th Annual Swim-A-Thon helped raise more than $45,000 for the Hospital’s Child Life Program on April 21 at Hofstra University’s Swim Center. Participants … more

7/9/13

Hofstra University's Gray Wig Theater stages Thorton Wilder's "Our Town" through Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

6/26/13

Long Island customers faced cancellations and delays Monday and Tuesday while crews repaired damage.

Wednesday schedule restored after 21 trains cancelled Tuesday night

A derailment inside one of Amtrak’s East River tunnels Monday evening caused delays in the morning commute for Long Island Rail Road riders on Tuesday, and officials said congestion could continue … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/18/13

Boy Scouts decision: half a loaf is better than none

The decision of the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay boys to join its ranks is heartening, even though it is at least a decade late. The decision to keep outlawing gay men as leaders is not … more

By Howard Schwach | 6/11/13

Soprano Sylvia McNair joins tap dancer-vocalist Ryan VanDenBoom and the Long Island Philharmonic for "The Gershwin Experience" at Tilles Center on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

5/15/13

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