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50 years of a better world thanks to Title IX
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 tackled all kinds of discrimination when it came to employment and public accommodation, it bothered Sen. Birch Bayh that the bill failed to address sex discrimination at schools. more
The E.F Barrett power plant looms over homes in Island Park.
Island Park school district weighs options after LIPA suit
The Island Park School District has concluded its decade-long litigation with the Long Island Power Authority challenging the agency’s efforts to reduce the taxes it pays on the E.F. Barrett … more
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Photographer Kathleen Balsamo, sitting at far left, with authors Jordan Kaplan, standing, Stacy Mandel Kaplan, Kimberly Towers and Scott Mandel. All were signing the new book, "Hey Long Island...Do U Remember?" at Thriftway Card and Gift.
Childhood friends from Oceanside turn Facebook nostalgia page into a book
Their “page” may have started in 2008, but they couldn’t physically turn it until this April. Childhood friends-turned-co-authors Scott Mandel, 48, Jordan Kaplan, 57, Stacy Mandel … more
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Francis X. Hegarty second graders enjoy learning in the school’s outdoor classroom.
Island Park students learn science in outdoor classroom
Francis X. Hegarty second graders recently enjoyed having their science class in the school’s outdoor classroom. While in the designated outdoor learning space, the students were tasked with … more
Island Park urban exploration photographer Max Boncina in Manhattan.
‘Urbex’ photographer living double life teaches I.P. to shoot
Mild-mannered social studies teacher by day, daring urban exploration photographer by night, Max Boncina, 49, is living something of a double life, exploring abandoned NATO bases, nuclear power … more
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One of many scenes of devastation in Island Park after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the South Shore.
Island Park gets millions in FEMA funding
Island Park is in the midst of a construction and fortification renaissance, while still recovering from Hurricane Sandy 10 years later. With the assistance of $33 million in Federal Emergency … more
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Mental Health Association of Nassau County is hosting their inaugural Overdose Prevention & Awareness Walk Saturday, Oct. 8 at  Jones Beach State Park Field 5. Above, the nonproft's Executive Director Jeff McQueen.
Overdose Awareness and Prevention Walk at Jones Beach, Saturday
The Mental Health Association of Nassau County is hosting their inaugural Overdose Prevention & Awareness Walk Saturday, Oct. 8 at  Jones Beach State Park Field 5. more
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Hislon Jewelers on Merrick Road in Merrick has its roots in the famous Hislon Watches, from Jeff Kaspar’s family. From left were Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Business and Marketing Manager and wife Adrien Ricci, son Rocco, owner Jeff Kaspar, President of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce Ira Reiter, jejweler Ibo and his son Ali, Merrick Chamber of Commerce member Joe Baker and County Legislator Steve Rhoads.
From Turkey to Long Island, Merrick jeweler runs a gem of a business
It’s been 12 years since Jeff Kaspar brought Hislon from Turkey to Long Island. But the owner of Hislon Jewelers is finding plenty of success — in Merrick. more
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Top Lawyer honorees enjoying dinner during the awards ceremony with friends, family and loved ones.
Top Lawyers honored during annual Heritage Club event
Deserving attorneys from across the region gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage on Sept. 13 to be honored at the Third Annual Herald Top Lawyers Awards Gala. Honorees were awarded for their … more
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Banning books is un-American
Last week was Banned Books Week, a time to spotlight censorship and attempts across the country to take books off library shelves. more
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