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Riders from East Meadow and Westbury are skeptical about whether their commute to Grand Central Madison is worth it. A downside of the terminal, they say, is the long escalator ride.
E.M., Westbury LIRR commuters weigh in on new terminal
After years of planning, construction, and deadline changes, Grand Central Madison finally opened to the public on Jan. 25. The 700,000-square-foot modern, sleek and clean station is expected to … more
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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.
Peter King debuts new opinion column
Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more
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Bianca Schiavone, left, was only 13 when her mother, Jennifer Schafer, right, died after struggling with several health conditions. Pictured here in 2017, they were very close.
A wing-eating challenge for a special cause
For one East Meadow mom, watching her stepdaughter lose her own mother was tough. So when Jessica Schiavone found out about a wing-eating contest in benefit of Camp Good Mourning — a camp that … more
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Paul Rosen was a much-loved music teacher at East Meadow High School, known best for directing the senior chorale. He died on Dec. 30.
Paul Rosen’s students ‘sang for him’
Paul Rosen’s life was filled with music, sailing, and learning. He was always true to himself, and instilled that sentiment into others. Whether it was with his family or the hundreds of students … more
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sixth-graders Esther Roy, far left, Olivia Biju and Delila Stevens measure salt to make lavender-scented playdough for their COPE mini-club at Woodland. The club, run by two guidance counselors, focuses on teaching the students healthy ways to de-stress.
Mini-clubs let middle-schoolers try new activities
Trying out a new skill or wanting to learn something different can be daunting, especially if you’re not sure you want to commit the time to a class or year-long club. Luckily for middle school … more
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As Angelo got more into speedcubing, Faye thought that starting a club would be a cool idea. From there, two workshops were created to teach other kids how to speed cube.
Welcome to the world of speedcubing
Many new hobbies came out of the coronavirus pandemic, and it was no different for 12-year-old Angelo Dungca. An idea that came out of his parents watching a Netflix documentary soon became a new … more
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Remediation projects for the East Meadow well sites are underway. Money for these cleanups came from bond resolutions, along with state and federal grants.
Step by step, ridding East Meadow’s water of chemicals
There are 13 ongoing water remediation projects for the Town of Hempstead’s Water Department including three related to water in East Meadow. The East Meadow project includes wells 1 and 3 on … more
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Bill Katz taught many students how to play the bassoon and other woodwinds, but he was also a renowned conductor.
Even in his 90s, Bill Katz kept teaching
The basement in the Katz’s East Meadow home is silent. On any given day for more than five decades, the sound of students working to master the bassoon and other woodwind instruments consumed … more
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The animatronic pets make lifelike sounds and movements, and are meant to bring companionship.
Seniors at the A. Holly Patterson facility in Uniondale receive new friend
Seniors at the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale — an extension of Nassau University Medical Center — received a new furry friend on Jan. 13. Except these pets don’t … more
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The Town of Hempstead received $5 million through the Omnibus spending bill passed by Congress last month.
Cleaning East Meadow’s water
This is the first of two stories examining dioxane water-mitigation projects. The Town of Hempstead has received $5 million from Washington to continue improving East Meadow’s drinking water. … more
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