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East Meadow School District budget has passed

The East Meadow School District 2021 to 2022 school year budget has passed and incumbents Melissa Tell and Eileen Napolitano will continue to serve the Board of Education as trustees. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/19/21

Popular cosplayer Elizabeth Vazquez, who goes by the nickname Rizuki, has been hosting cosplay classes and programs with EMCON Animefest since 2018.

East Meadow Public Library to hold 11th EMCON Animefest

Before the pandemic, East Meadow Public Library would be home to thousands of teens and young adults in the spring donning costumes, otherwise known as cosplays, and meeting new friends that share the same interests — anime. EMCON Animefest, the free convention in its 11th year, remains a popular event, attracting roughly 5,000 people in one weekend. But instead of taking place at the library, it will be virtual for the second year in the row this weekend. The event is primarily geared towards teens and young adults. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/13/21

As it did last summer, BIg Chief Day Camp will open to offer children a summer of fun, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Camps, including Big Chief, gear up for summer reopening

With summer approaching and New York state protocols for how to operate a summer camp under current Covid-19 conditions pending, area camps tentatively plan to use last year’s protocols in 2021. more

By George Wallace | 5/13/21

President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law on March 11.

American Rescue Plan, state aid supports East Meadow

East Meadow is getting a boost. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/13/21

Universal Pre-K is coming to East Meadow schools

Parents were elated to learn that the East Meadow School District would be offering Universal Pre-Kindergarten, after Superintendent Dr. Kenneth A. Card proposed the program to the Board of Education on May 26. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/10/21

Several emergency response personnel were at the scene of a 7th Street house fire where a propane tank exploded.

Propane explosion rocks E.M. neighborhood

A normally quiet East Meadow neighborhood was shaken Thursday evening when a propane tank exploded during a house fire at 2413 7th St. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/7/21

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and Clerk Kate Murray announced the return of the “Do Not Knock” program at the Vardakis residence.

Town announces return of ‘Do Not Knock’ program

After a long day, the Vardakises’ East Meadow residence is finally quiet. Their youngest, a 2-year-old, is asleep, and parents Allison and Andrew are getting their other children, ages 8 and 5, ready for bed. Then the doorbell rings. A salesperson waits outside. The family dog begins to bark, the baby starts to cry and, Allison says, “It’s very hard to calm everyone down.” more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/5/21

Challenger Colette DeVito, left, incumbent Eileen Napolitano, challenger Rosalba Danielo and incumbent Melissa Tell are running for two open East Meadow Board of Education trustee seats.

Meet your East Meadow Board of Education candidates

The race is on for two trustee seats in the East Meadow School District Board of Education. Incumbents Eileen Napolitano, who was elected to the board three years ago, and Melissa Tell, first elected to the board in 2015, are up for reelection. Their challengers are Colette DeVito and Rosalba Danielo. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/1/21

Donald Lim didn’t have to coax Theodore, 3, to accept a firefighter’s hat from Rescue Co. 5 Capt. Robin Fitzpatrick at RecruitNY last Sunday.

EMFD shows what it’s like to be a firefighter and EMT

Last Sunday, the East Meadow Fire Department gave those who’ve wondered what it would be like to be a firefighter or an emergency medical technician an opportunity to find out. As participants in RecruitNY, an annual statewide initiative to encourage recruitment, five EMFD firehouses opened their doors to the pubic in East Meadow and Salisbury. more

By Laura Lane | 4/28/21

Standardized testing will look a bit different this year.

State exam schedule is set

Exam season has begun for students in the East Meadow School District, which prompted an update at the April 7 Board of Education meeting on when tests will be taken, and some details on the process. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/26/21

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