At least a handful of Valley Stream teachers are asking for additional Covid-19 accommodations from the Central High School District, including an exception for the use of paid sick leave days while …
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By Peter Belfiore
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12/10/20
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District 24 school officials announced new hiring initiatives on Nov. 18 after a recent outcry by parents and residents over a lack of teacher diversity in a district.
Dr. Don Sturz, the District …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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11/27/20
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A group of roughly two dozen parents and residents gathered at the District 24 Board of Education meeting on Oct. 21 to denounce what they said was a lack of diversity among district teachers, and to …
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By Nicole Alcindor
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10/29/20
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During her four terms in the State Assembly, representing the 22nd District, Democrat Michaelle Solages, of Elmont, has been a tireless advocate for working families. She has not only been a constant …
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10/27/20
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For 15 years, Kathleen Rice has worked hard to serve the public, first as the Nassau County District attorney and then as a member of Congress, and she deserves another term representing the 4th Congressional District. Though her opponent, Douglas Tuman, showed a commendable desire to serve in Congress, Rice is the more well-rounded, experienced candidate.
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10/27/20
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State Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat from Northport, has made it his mission to focus on the needs of his constituents in his first term in the Senate, and it is clear from his advocacy that he has …
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10/27/20
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For the past decade, State Assemblyman Michael Montesano, a Republican from Glen Head, has expertly served the constituents of the 15th District. His experience as a New York City police detective, …
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10/27/20
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U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks, a Democrat who represents southwest Queens, Elmont, Inwood and north and south Valley Steam, is, barring an unforeseen write-in campaign, guaranteed election.
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10/27/20
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The Herald endorses State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin in the race for the seat in the 21st District.
In her first term, Griffin has been a forceful advocate for her constituents in Albany, …
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10/26/20
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For the past four years, District 20 Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, a Republican, has been in the minority party in the State Assembly, but that hasn’t stopped her from …
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10/26/20
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