In what many described as an unprecedented turnout by leaders of both political parties and residents representing a diverse cross-section of Long Beach, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swore Democratic …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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1/7/15
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The resignation of State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. creates a unique opportunity. The Board of Regents, which will choose his successor . . .
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12/24/14
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Christine MacLeod, the now retired nurse at Dinkelmeyer Elementary School in North Bellmore, was awarded the 2014 Excellence in School Nursing Award by the New York State Association of School …
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12/17/14
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Grand Avenue Middle School science teacher Kenneth Abbot was honored by the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education at its Dec. 3 meeting.Abbot was recently awarded the …
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12/17/14
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Several years ago, Donna La Scala faced every parent’s worst nightmare. Her daughter, Alexandra, then 18 and a recent graduate of W.T. Clarke High School, was hospitalized with a severe allergic reaction while away at college.
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By David Weingrad
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12/17/14
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Lister Field — one of many fields that makes up the Mill River Complex in Rockville Centre — is going to be getting a makeover, at no cost to taxpayers.
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By Alex Costello
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12/17/14
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New York state has been presented with a unique opportunity. For once, rather than being faced with a multi-billion-dollar deficit . . .
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12/11/14
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To understand how trying the 2014 New York State Cross-Country Championship was, you only need compare Charles Skidmore’s performances over the past two years. The Mepham High School senior first ran in the state championship in 2013. He placed 77th in a time of 16:17. This year he moved up 19 places, to 58th, but his time dropped by 45 seconds, to 17:02.
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By Scott Brinton
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11/18/14
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Two Queens teenagers were killed in a one car crash that occurred near exit 15 of the Southern State Parkway in Valley Stream, state police said.
Joseph Kelly and Justin Johnson, both 19, of …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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11/13/14
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The Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jones Beach State Park is back. This holiday tradition, last held at the park in 2007, is returning with more than 150 animated and synchronized giant light displays along the 2.5-mile drive at the West End of Jones Beach.
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By Laura Schofer
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11/12/14
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