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Capt. Don Harris of Operation SPLASH, a Freeport-based environmental group, met recently with students at Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick.
Lakeside’s ‘Go Green’ group makes a ‘SPLASH’
Capt. Don Harris, first vice president and environmental educator for the Freeport-based Operation SPLASH, recently visited Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick. Operation SPLASH (Stop Polluting Littering and Save Harbors) is a non-profit, all–volunteer organization that focuses on improving quality of life on Long Island’s shores. more
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North Bellmore environmentalist Richard Schary will be inducted into the Long Island Volunteer Center Hall of Fame this weekend.
N. Bellmore volunteer a Hall of Famer
When North Bellmorite Richard Schary retired from teaching in the New York City schools in the 1990s, he said he wanted to commit his time to bettering his community. On Sunday, Schary will be … more
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Gay-Straight Alliance co-presidents Rachel Beaudoin and Michael Vonnoh helped plan for an anti-bullying campaign in South Side High School.
Rockville Centre students work to end bullying
With stories about anti-gay bias crimes and bullying in the news almost every day, and with reports of at least six gay student suicides across the county in the first few weeks of school, administrators, teachers and students have been working to make sure nothing like that happens in Rockville Centre schools. more
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Adrienne Esposito, right, executive director of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, spoke with Tara Bono about the gulf oil spill at the East Meadow Public Library on July 15.
The oil spill and what it means to Long Island
A Long Island environmentalist marked the 86th day of the BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast on July 15 with a presentation to the community at the East Meadow Public Library about the disaster and what … more
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Park-goers will be able to visit McDonnell Pond at Hempstead Lake State Park, which had been slated to close along with nine other Long Island state parks, as it stays open throughout the end of the year.
State salvages some summer 'staycation' spots; keeps parks open
    Just in time for the summer season, Gov. David Paterson and Albany lawmakers reached a tentative agreement to keep a number of state parks open and maintain park services … more
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When animals seek revenge
As indicated by my photo, I am not 10 years old or younger, so I am no longer enamored of movies that feature animals that act like humans. But my kids, like most kids, love such films, especially when the animals get the best of bad people. more
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When an ocean of black oil comes ashore
To my mind, CNN anchor T.J. Holmes best summed up the situation when he said on his Sunday-morning spot, “They’re really making this up as they’re going along.” more
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sheldon aptekar is an artist from North Woodmere who finds his Muse – and much of his material – in nature.
North Woodmere artist gets inspired by nature
As skaters make their way to the rink, unfazed by the weight of their bags or the rhythmic tapping of sticks with their stride, Sheldon Aptekar hopes they stop and notice the sculpture garden. In fact, all visitors to the Freeport Recreation Center are encouraged to experience the Mytho-Fantastical Sculpture Garden on display until March 31, designed by Aptekar, a North Woodmere artist, former theater director, and retired professor from Kingsborough Community College. more
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