District 30 pulled out all the stops and celebrated its 90th anniversary with great fanfare on Feb. 26 at the Clear Stream Avenue School. An audience of more than 200 people included teachers, students, parents and retired staff, who enjoyed an evening of speeches and performances.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/5/14
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A century ago, the education system in Valley Stream looked very different than it does today. There were fewer students and fewer schools. District 30 and the Central High School District were still years away from creation.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/20/14
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This week, we are proud to present a Merrick Herald Life special section celebrating the publication’s 75th anniversary. The section celebrates the work of Linda Toscano and Paul Laursen, the Life’s former publisher and editor, respectively, and their staff, while also taking a nostalgic look at Merrick’s storied past, dating back to the early 20th century.
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By Scott Brinton
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1/22/14
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When customers walk into Gennaro Jewelers on Bedford Avenue, they may notice a sign hung above the doorway that reads, “The growth of any business is nurtured one customer at a time.” Gary Hudes, the shop’s owner, said his staff lives by the mantra and similar sayings posted around the store, which is among the reasons the shop has been in business for 90 years.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/20/14
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There is an image of Superstorm Sandy –– or, rather, its aftermath –– that is seared in my mind: I’m driving a rented black Jeep, rounding a bend in the road near my home in south Merrick.
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10/31/13
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While the Peninsula Counseling Center’s A Tasteful Evening fundraiser is a longstanding tradition, this year’s event was extra special. The mental health agency is celebrating its 100th anniversary, a milestone that was recognized on Oct. 21 at the Woodmere Club.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/30/13
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Rockville Centre was lucky a year ago when it was spared the worst of the devastation from Hurricane Sandy, which left thousands without power and homes.
“I would call it an inconvenience to …
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By Alex Costello
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10/24/13
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Franklin Hospital rolled out the red carpet — literally — for the hundreds of guests who came to the Woodmere Club on Oct. 5 to celebrate the North Valley Stream medical center’s golden anniversary.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/16/13
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The Baldwin Fire Department’s first aid company celebrated its 75th anniversary recently.
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6/19/13
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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Peninsula Counseling Center, we are introducing you to a few of the more than 100 staff members who work with clients and behind the scenes to make the agency run.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/23/13
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