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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Mindye Kahn-Brunner’s Digital memorial wall honoring deceased Wantagh High School classmates.

Wantagh grads remembered with digital walls

Mindye Kahn-Brunner cares about the fellow members of her Wantagh High School class of 1975. So much so that in 1999, she joined a website, Classmates.com, so she could answer for herself the … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/18/19

An alleged social media threat to Seaford schools forced a delayed opening on Monday, Sept. 16.

BREAKING: Alleged threat to Seaford schools forces two-hour delay

Seaford schools delayed opening for two hours on Monday, Sept. 16 due to an alleged threat made through an undisclosed social media platform. Seventh Precinct Nassau County Police detectives have … more

By JD Freda | 9/16/19

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney announced Thursday that she would not seek re-election to the Town Board.

UPDATED: Erin King Sweeney drops re-election bid for town council

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney announced Thursday that she would no longer seek re-election to the Town Board. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Andrew Garcia | 9/12/19

The Russian virtuoso group Baryna was joined by a member of the audience at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church’s annual festival in East Meadow on Aug. 31.

Holy Trinity celebrates annual festival

With weather in the high 70s and bright blue almost cloudless skies, parishioners and visitors alike could hardly have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate their annual “Faith, Fellowship and … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

Some of the squares from in the 1,700-piece “wrapping quilt” sewn to commemorate FCA’s 135 years.

FCA: 135 years of helping most vulnerable

Each night on Long Island, more than 2,000 teenagers sleep rough, according to Family and Children’s Association estimates. They sleep in parks, in railroad warming sheds or bus terminals. As a … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

The Bideawee grave of Checkers, former president Richard Nixon’s dog, whose alleged status as an illegal gift nearly sank the young politician’s career in 1952.

Bideawee observes Pet Memorial Day

Dozens gathered at Bideawee Memorial Park in Wantagh on Sunday to remember beloved animal companions in observance of the 37th annual International Pet Memorial Day. Speakers honored their trusted … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

Forest Lake Elementary School kindergarten teacher Lynne Adams took time to get to know each other on the first day of school.

Wantagh Schools enjoy smooth opening

With summer vacation and Labor Day Weekend in the all-too-recent past, Wantagh School District enjoyed a productive first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. Bright yellow buses and a cool … more

By JD Freda | 9/12/19

Pictured is a close up of an emu, a flightless bird native to Australia. Two emus are part of a new exhibit and need names.

Name the Emu birds at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning in Rockville Centre

The Center for Science, Teaching and Learning in Rockville Centre is holding a naming contest for two young emu birds, which are part of its recently opened exhibit, “Dinosaurs! And People’s United Bank Animal Adventure.” more

9/5/19

Author Michael Otterman, formerly of Merrick and Old Westbury, stopped by the 2019 Hofstra University Summer High School Journalism Institute to discuss journalism with participants.

Former Merokean Michael Otterman, searching for peace while covering conflict

Editor’s note: Devin Johnson, one of 10 participants in Hofstra University’s 2019 Summer High School Journalism Institute, is a rising junior at Elmont Memorial High School. The following … more

By Akinwale Agesin | 9/5/19

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