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Tweedy faces off against Muscarella in Town C.D. 2
Tom Tweedy, former mayor of Floral Park, is challenging Tom Muscarella in the Town of Hempstead’s 2nd District race. The district encompasses Bellerose Terrace, Floral Park, Garden City, Garden … more
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James-Pierre challenges Blakeman in Town 3rd Council District
Democrat Shari James-Pierre is challenging incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmanic District. James-Pierre of Valley Stream is seeking to leverage her … more
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This map outlines Nassau County’s 15 early-voting sites for the upcoming election.
Where to vote (early) in Nassau County
Election Day is a little less than four weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, Nassau County residents can vote during a nine-day period before Nov. … more
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The lack of diversity in Long Island’s teaching ranks was the subject of extensive discussion at the Long Island Educator Diversity Convening at Hofstra University last spring. Among the panelists were, from left, Wayne White, president of the Bellport Teachers Association; Lillian Hsiao, an English as a New Language teacher in the Great Neck School District; Jemal Graham, assistant principal at H.B. Thompson Middle School in the Syosset district; and Dafny Joy Irizarry Ortiz, an ENL teacher in the Central Islip district.
Study: 92% of L.I. teachers are white
Ninety-two percent of Long Island public-school teachers are white. In nearly two-thirds of Long Island schools, there are no black teachers. In more than two-fifths of them, there are no Latino teachers. And most children grow up in segregated communities that divide along school district lines. more
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New York state law now requires that all students, in public, private and parochial schools, to be vaccinated. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons
It's now the law: All students must be vaccinated
The deadline to begin “excluding students” from attending school if they have not received their mandatory vaccinations has passed, Nassau County Commissioner of Health Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein … more
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Maria Fitzsimons, left, and Mandy Cockayne live in a house on 3rd Avenue in Franklin Square with seven other people, and are now struggling to find a new home.
Franklin Square residents prepare for eviction
For years, Maria Fitzsimons has invited the homeless to stay at her house in Franklin Square. But next month, Fitzsimons might become homeless herself. more
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The Franklin Theatre, now Bow Tie Cinemas, has been a fixture in downtown Franklin Square since it was built in 1933.
Franklin Square welcomes new landmark
Franklin Square officially has a new landmark, after the Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously on Oct. 2 to grant the hamlet’s movie theater historic status. The Franklin Theatre, which became … more
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The dance floor was packed behind Helen Squilsante and Lodge 2245 President Vincent Giordano at the America Lodge’s annual Dinner Dance on Sept. 29. as everyone did the YMCA.
Dancing the day away for scholarships
More than 100 Italian Americans spent the afternoon of Sept. 29 dancing at America Lodge No. 2245’s 49th annual scholarship Dinner Dance. The Lodge aims to preserve Italian culture and history. … more
McGregory Frederique stars as a murderous clown in “Devastation End of Life.”
Elmont resident stars in horror movie
McGregory Frederique thought he was going to play an announcer in the new film “Devastation: End of Life,” but when the makeup artists started caking his face with white face paint, he said, “It hit me: I’m going to be the first black clown.” more
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Fathers and male relatives applauded the Alden Terrace students as they walked into school.
Alden Terrace dads bring kids to school
More than 40 fathers, uncles and grandfathers lined the entrance of the Alden Terrace School to applaud the school’s scholars as they entered the building on Sept. 17. Principal Shawnée … more
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