Lately I’ve begun to think of Long Island as neither a region of New York state nor a semi-cohesive bedroom community that owes its existence to the mother ship, Manhattan. Rather, I’ve begun to think of Long Island as an ecosystem.
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8/2/12
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The Space Utilization Committee of the West Hempstead Board of Education — a group formed by school officials to gather public input on how the school district can use empty space at the Chestnut …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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7/24/12
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“We enjoy playing ensemble music, collaborative music, a harmony — playing together creates an enjoyable atmosphere,” said Stephen O’Reilly, 53, a clarinet player for the North Shore Pops …
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By Lauren Zipkin
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7/17/12
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“It’s nice to be acknowledged, but I do not need to be,” said graduating West Hempstead High School senior Joseph DiMarco. “I just want to use my abilities to be useful.”
DiMarco, 18, …
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By Lauren Zipkin
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6/19/12
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West Hempstead residents turned out en masse last week at a public meeting to learn more about the apartment complex being built at the former site of the Courtesy Hotel.
The complex, West 130, …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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6/19/12
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“If you’re not helping the young people, you’re not helping to move the world forward,” said Lakeview NAACP President Bea Bayley. “You see the direction that the youth are going, and it is …
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By Victoria Centrella
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6/12/12
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There is little doubt that my wife and I overpaid for our home. When we were looking for a house to buy a decade ago, we had one search criterion in mind –– the schools had to be excellent. Period.
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6/7/12
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Exhibits and more...
Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European …
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5/9/12
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Exhibits and more...
Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European …
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5/2/12
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“This is about honoring all those from our community who died on 9/11,” said Rose Senti, a West Hempstead resident of 80 years. “It’s good to have a piece of history now.”
On March 28, …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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4/3/12
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