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Pastor Fritz Nelson outside the Community Presbyterian Church of Malverne

Community Presbyterian Church of Malverne celebrates its centennial

There aren’t too many things synonymous with Malverne that can claim to be older than the Village itself. There are even less that can say they contributed to Malverne’s growth as a Village. The Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) of Malverne, which turns 100 this year, is one of those rarities and an integral part of Malverne history. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 7/16/14

OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure

In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more

7/16/14

Thomas Roulston Grocery was open for business in Bellmore in the 1920s. The shop was one of several former local institutions depicted in a new photography on display this month.

Bellmore's history on display

Residents interested in local history are encouraged to stop by the Bellmore Memorial Library this month for a special art show and several events that are being hosted in conjunction with a national … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/11/14

Newbridge Road Elementary School recently turned 90 years old, and the community came together for a birthday celebration to remember the past.

Remembering North Bellmore’s oldest school

Although they attended the school decades apart from one another, students and alumni of Newbridge Road Elementary School were having similar discussions in both the auditorium and faculty room at a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/4/14

The Newbridge Road School’s sixth-grade class eagerly awaited their chance to get a piece of the school’s 90th birthday cake.

Newbridge marks 90 years

Superintendent Marie Testa thanked all who attended Newbridge Road’s 90th anniversary celebration on May 29. North Bellmorites visited the school for a day of reflection and festivities commemorating the history of the school and the community. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/4/14

Emmanuel Habimana, a Rwandan filmmaker and lecturer who as a young boy in 1994 survived the Rwandan Genocide, addressed students in March at Calhoun High School. He was a guest speaker in social studies teacher Dr. David Goldberg’s “Voices of the Past” class, which deals with human rights violations in the 20th and 21st centuries.

At Calhoun, genocide survivor urges tolerance, peace

When Emmanuel Habimana was a young boy, people often stood outside his family’s home, singing songs of hatred and catcalling at all hours so that those inside could not sleep, he recently told students at Calhoun High School. These memories date from 1992, Habimana said, when he was 7 years old. The harassment of his family — day and night — was so regular and frightening that Habimana asked his parents, “Did you choose to be a Tutsi? Why are we being called snakes, cockroaches?” more

By Brian Racow | 5/15/14

Amy Bentley, who grew up in South Valley Stream, recently completed a video featuring more than 100 images of the community.

Documenting Valley Stream through pictures

Although its been 30 years since Amy Bentley has called Valley Stream her home, it’s a place that she thinks about often. Recently, she was inspired to create a photo montage capturing the community’s beauty, history and daily life, which can be found on You Tube. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/7/14

First and foremost, he was a great teacher

The registration line for his Russian history course snaked down the hall and nearly out the building. more

5/1/14

Senator Reid, character attacks are never the best defense

The possibility that the Democratic Party will lose control of the U.S. Senate in November has put Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in attack mode. more

4/17/14

The Cochran Place Firehouse has been Deborah Bove’s second home for 28 years. She is joined at Company 3’s station by her sons Nicholas and Kyle.

Female firefighter a Valley Stream trailblazer

Being a mother always comes first for Deborah Bove. Protecting lives and property in Valley Stream is a close second. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/26/14

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