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What a poet can teach us about death — and life

I was out for a drive in mid-April, rounding the corner from Beach Street to Merrick Road in Merrick, when Emily Dickinson’s words suddenly came to my mind . . . more

7/31/20

Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, donated food items to first responders at the Javits Center at the height of the pandemic.

Malverne American Legion volunteer supports first responders through service project

When Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, found out in March that he had been selected as the post’s delegate to the annual American Legion Boys State summer program, he … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/30/20

State allowing outdoor high school graduation: Cuomo

Govenor Cuomo announced Sunday that outdoor high school graduations of up to 150 people would be allowed starting June 26, provided social-distancing protocals are observed. The announcement … more

6/7/20

South High School seniors drove by in decorated cars for the event.

South teachers say goodbye to seniors

Smiling faces and cheering could be seen and heard outside of South High School in Valley Stream on May 26 as dozens of its teachers, dressed in the school’s color red, stood in front of the … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 6/4/20

Christopher Viggiano, an engineering and technology instructor at South and Memorial Junior High School set up a 3D printer to create protective facial shields for frontline healthcare workers.

V.S. Memorial staff members team up to make protective gear for frontline workers

It was around mid March when emergency medical workers began issuing the dire warnings: They were quickly running out of protective gear to keep them safe while treating coronavirus … more

By Peter Belfiore | 5/8/20

Students across New York will not return to their schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, by order of Governor Cuomo.

Baldwin schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year

Students in kindergarten through 12thgrade and college will not return to their schools in New York for the rest of the 2019-20 school year and will instead continue with distance learning to help … more

By Scott Brinton and Bridget Downes | 5/1/20

North High School graduate and Franklin Square resident Victoria Tytone, center, with a fifth-grade class she taught in Radomyshl, Ukraine, where she was stationed as a Peace Corps volunteer. All members of the Corps were recalled on March 16 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

North H.S. grad, Peace Corps volunteer forced home after Covid-19 outbreak

The winters can be tough in Radomyshl, a city of nearly 15,000 people in northern Ukraine. At a few points the heat broke down in the small house that Valley Stream North High School graduate and … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/10/20

Central High School senior Aman Islam in a photo he posted to Facebook. “We’ve been working so hard,” he said, “and now our senior year might be taken from us.”

Valley Stream students cope with virus’s new realities

Amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, Valley Stream students have turned to their loved ones for support, comfort and entertainment since Gov. Andrew Cuomo closed schools across the state through … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/26/20

A staff member at Memorial Junior High School has tested positive for coronavirus according to the Central High School District.

Valley Stream Memorial staff member tests positive for coronavirus; schools to close for a day, district says

A staff member at Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School reported she has tested positive for coronavirus, and following state Department of Health guidelines, all Central High School District schools will close Friday, according to a letter sent to parents by Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich. more

By Peter Belfiore and Melissa Koenig | 3/12/20

Key Club Student President Kaitlyn Gavin, left, and Key Club Social Media Advisor Crystina Windham collected entrance fees. The Key Club organized the fundraiser and all funds raised went to the Only Love Foundation.

Central H.S. Key Club raises funds for charity

The Central High School Key Club held its annual fundraiser on Feb. 13, recruiting the help of fellow clubs to raise money for the Only Love Foundation, an education non-profit. In addition to a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 2/20/20

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