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Dr. Susan Poser has been named Hofstra University's ninth — and first woman — president.
Hofstra University appoints first woman president
Dr. Susan Poser, now provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago, has been named Hofstra University's new president — the first woman to hold the … more
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We need to pay attention to children’s mental health
The coronavirus pandemic has created a variety of hardships that have left families and children in distress. Social isolation. A mounting death toll. An estimated . . . more
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New non-profit to award local students scholarships
A group of Oceanside educators, former educators and one alumnus, spearheaded by retired elementary school principal Tom Capone, started a non-profit organization for the purpose of awarding scholarships to African American/Black high school seniors from Oceanside and other local communities. more
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Past and present servicemen and women, residents and community leaders gathered at Oceanside High School to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
Oceanside community gathers on Veterans Day
In a socially distant ceremony at Oceanside High School, servicemen and women, residents and community leaders gathered to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11 more
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Surely we shouldn’t be fighting over wearing masks
Scene 1: The butcher at the local food store turned to face me from behind the counter. I noticed his mask in the below-the-nose position. I gave him my food order, and calmly asked him to wear his mask appropriately. more
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Andrea Porzelt, a guidance counselor for Island Park Public Schools, was recognized as the Nassau County Counselors’ Association’s 2020 Counselor of the Year on Oct. 23.
Island Park counselor earns high honor
Andrea Porzelt, the guidance counselor for Island Park Public Schools, got a huge surprise last month when Nassau County Counselors’ Association named her its 2020 Counselor of the Year. more
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Playground and athletics fields at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School are now locked and closed to the public on weekdays after 5:30 p.m. in light of coronavirus and vandalism concerns.
Island Park Schools' fields, playgrounds closed on weeknights
Island Park School District officials have restricted public access to the playground and athletic fields at its two schools — Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School — on weekdays after 5:30 p.m. due to Covid-19 and vandalism concerns. more
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We must protect Long Island’s schools
There is a storm brewing, and your child’s school is in its cross hairs. It’s not a hurricane or a tornado. It’s a fiscal tsunami, and it’s going to devastate the education system on Long Island unless Albany steps up and acts. more
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Autum Blois, a 10th-grader at Oceanside High School, is hosting her latest “Autum’s Colors” art supply collection on Nov. 7. Donors can drive by her house to drop off donations of crayons, colored pencils, paper and other supplies to be donated to hospitals for children to use while receiving treatment.
Oceanside High School student to host drive-by art supply drive
Oceanside 10th-grader Autum Blois is hosting a drive-by art supply collection at her home, 567 Derby Drive North in Oceanside, on Nov. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. more
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Say goodbye to ‘Lady’ on our sports pages
Late last month, we at the Herald were jolted when a senior at Kennedy High School, in Bellmore, called on school officials — and the local media — to stop referring to girls’ sports teams at Kennedy as the “Lady Cougars.” more
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