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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the tax cap law in Lynbrook. He was surrounded by, from left, Sens. Kemp Hannon, Charles Fuschillo, Dean Skelos and Lee Zeldin.
New York passes historic property tax cap
This one was never in doubt. Legislation that will put a cap on property tax levies passed by a 57-to-5 margin in the State Senate before it made it through the Assembly and was signed into law by … more
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Young educators say it is tough to land a teaching job these days when there are 500 résumés for every position. When Bellmorite Anthony Messina, a certified art educator, isn’t looking for a full-time teaching job, he works as a waiter at Piccolo Ristorante in Bellmore, his hometown.
Young educators will teach for food
First of two parts. Despite holding two part-time jobs, substitute-teaching and waiting tables, 27-year-old Bellmore resident Anthony Messina has what he considers to be a third full-time job, for which he receives no pay. For five years, Messina has been searching for a permanent teaching position. more
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Nicole Kivirtzikis, left, and Toni Asena, both of whom grew up in North Bellmore, are publishing an online book, “Wish,” about genies.
Genie is out of the bottle and online
While supernatural creatures like vampires and werewolves have risen in popularity in the media in recent years, two native North Bellmorities have been hard at work trying to popularize another mythical being –– the genie. more
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Parents and relatives of West Hempstead graduates snapped pictures and recorded video of the momentous commencement ceremony.
WHHS says farewell to Class of 2011
West Hempstead High School’s Class of 2011, which earned more than $7.6 million dollars in scholarships for college, had two valedictorians this year — Jason Kappel and Jonathan Feldman … more
Newsweek named West Hempstead High School to its list of top 500 high schools in the country.
WHHS makes Newsweek's top 500 high schools list
West Hempstead High School was recently recognized by a national magazine as one of America’s best high schools — an accolade some want advertised and promoted. “The kids of West … more
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West Hempstead High School Principal Frank Viteritti will not be returning to his position in the fall. He recently spoke at the high school's June 26 graduation ceremony.
WHHS principal will not return
Although he only joined West Hempstead High School as principal in November 2009, Frank Viteritti is already on his way out. In a statement released Monday afternoon, district officials notified … more
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Chris McAvoy accepted the award from Amanda Parker, STANYS science director.
McAvoy places in top 10 at Science Congress
Chris McAvoy, a science research student at West Hempstead High School, competed as a finalist to represent Long Island in the Science Teachers Association of New York State Science Congress in … more
Nassau Region PTA Director Judy Van Haaren and Awards Chair Lawrence Johnson awarded the Youth Humanitarian Award to WHHS senior Kelly Ejnes.
W.H. teen connects teens with nonprofits
West Hempstead High School senior Kelly Ejnes is a parent’s dream. Well, apparently, she is the dream of both parents and teachers: the Nassau Region PTA awarded Ejnes its Youth Humanitarian … more
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The SADD Club held a pre-prom assembly for the senior class to discuss positive-decision making. It invited MADD member Annalise Bosco to speak about her son, who was killed by a drunk driver.
W.H. seniors prepare for prom with talk of responsibility
Every year West Hempstead High School gathers the senior class for a pre-prom assembly discussing positive-decision making and responsibility during prom season. This year the high school Students … more
Jason Kappel, left, and Jonathan Feldman, are West Hempstead High School's Class of 2011 valedictorians.
West Hempstead names two valedictorians
Jason KappelJason Kappel is an exceptional young man who lives by the principles of fairness, honesty and integrity. He is a passionate learner who is willing to go the extra mile to achieve success … more
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