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Bronx man allegedly scammed E.M. senior citizen

A Bronx man was charged in connection with a local larceny, officials said, explaining that he scammed an elderly East Meadowite. First Squad detectives arrested Jeremy E. McFadden, 23, last … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

Children and faculty wore red or pink clothing on the “Spread Love for a Cure” -themed spirit day

Meadowbrook students collect pennies for patients

Meadowbrook Elementary School partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Series to help patients and families fight these medical issues through their Pennies for Patients fundraiser. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

While Luke Pamdolfi and Daniel Caliguirre, far left, chose to dress like George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt in advance of Presidents Day, Barnum Woods Elementary students donned an assortment of costumes at the Famous Americans Parade on Feb. 10.

Famous Americans parade through Barnum Woods

A slew of the country’s most distinguished politicians, thinkers and inventors recently roamed the halls of Barnum Woods Elementary School — students dressed as these acclaimed … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum has led Temple Emanu-El’s Reform congregation since 2012.

Activism and altruism

Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum says that while his congregants at Temple Emanu-El recognize that there are many ways to practice their faith, they might not realize that fellow Reform Jews living in Israel … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

At a press conference on Feb. 10, County Executive Ed Mangano announced that Nassau leaders were designating an additional $3 million for the NICE bus system.

Lawmakers move to restore bus system cuts

County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more

By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti | 2/18/16

Elmont commuters lost the N2/8 route on Jan. 17.

Nassau lawmakers to restore NICE cuts

County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more

By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti | 2/17/16

Michael Pfeiffer, an East Meadowite, has joined the board of directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Long Island Chapter.

E. Meadowite joins fundraising group’s board

An East Meadowite is now a leader within a major fundraising group on Long Island. Michael Pfeiffer, the first-ever executive director for Nassau’s Habitat for Humanity, was installed to the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/11/16

$\Only certain species of mosquito that are native to South and Central America can spread the Zika virus, officials said.$

Don’t panic over Zika

Though the World Health Organization recently declared the Zika virus a global health emergency, residents of Long Island don’t have much to worry about — unless they plan to travel to … more

By Alex Costello and Julie Mansmann | 2/11/16

Meadowbrook Elementary School students recently learned to become “world changers” through the music and stories of musician Jared Campbell.

Becoming ‘world-changing warriors’

In the East Meadow School District, students, parents and community members alike recently learned to become “world-changing warriors” through the music and stories of acclaimed musician … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/11/16

W. T. Clarke Middle School English teachers and Principal Stacy Breslin congratulated second-place winner Nicholas Espinosa (left-center) and spelling bee champion Amaya Tallarita (right-center) after the annual English language arts competition.

Honoring the best of the middle schools’ bees

East Meadow’s middle schools recently crowned champions in various academic competitions. Both Woodland and W.T. Clarke middle schools hosted spelling bees and the National Geographic Bee … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/11/16