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Diane M. Schwindt doesn’t drink alcohol and has never committed treason — but that didn’t stop her from teaching a lively lesson on “Taverns & Treason” as part of the Long Live Long …
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By Rei Wolfsohn
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2/27/26
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A Pokémon-themed birthday celebration drew young fans and their families to the North Merrick Public Library on Feb. 20, where children enjoyed games, crafts and themed activities inspired by the …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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2/27/26
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Sweeping new legislation aimed at cracking down on unlicensed backyard breeders was introduced at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh as Supervisor John Ferretti said the goal is simple: …
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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A sweeping new local law introduced at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter seeks to crack down on unlicensed backyard breeders. Supervisor John Ferretti emphasized the measure's goal: "Protect animals and prevent suffering before it starts." The law would require pet owners to register litters within 30 days and report key details, aiming to reduce overpopulation and prevent abuse.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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A crossing guard struck by a car near Sunrise Highway in Merrick on Feb. 26 is in critical condition, officials said.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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2/26/26
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Residents gathered at Cornwall Avenue Park in West Hempstead to call for greater transparency from the Town of Hempstead after officials acknowledged failing to file legally required financial statements for 2024. Democratic supervisor candidate Joseph Scianablo has formally requested that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli conduct an independent audit, citing concerns over missed filings, tax fluctuations and what he described as a broader pattern of fiscal secrecy.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/25/26
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Residents in Bellmore and Merrick woke up Monday to significant snowfall as the Feb. 23 blizzard swept across the South Shore, blanketing neighborhoods and slowing travel throughout the day.
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2/23/26
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Long Island from 1 p.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday as the weekend forecast calls for a possible nor’easter with amount as high as 18 …
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Staff Report
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2/22/26
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Four young artists from Merrick’s Chatterton School are moving up in the National Parent Teacher Association’s annual Reflections Arts Program, an extracurricular art contest that supports …
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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2/20/26
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Two seniors at Wellington C. Mepham High School turned a classroom leadership assignment into real-world change, successfully advocating for new school zone signage on Stewart Avenue to improve …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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2/20/26
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