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Teachers and administrators from the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, in West Hempstead, were among the educators who took part in a summit on distance learning.

West Hempstead Jewish educators take part in summit on distance learning

As teachers face the possibility of beginning a new school year in virtual classrooms and once again dealing with the challenges of distance learning, nearly 100 teachers from Jewish schools in New … more

By Nakeem Grant | 8/7/20

Yvonne Armstrong, 40, is an economics professor at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Naval Academy professor from West Hempstead to compete in Ms. Veteran America

Yvonne Armstrong was dealing with adversity of all kinds when she enlisted in the Navy in 2003 as a mess management specialist. At age 23, Armstrong was divorced with a child, her mother had died … more

By Nakeem Grant | 8/7/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, with members of the new "shark patrol."

Town of Hempstead introduces “Shark Patrol” after several shark sightings at beaches

After multiple shark sighting on the south shore, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin unveiled a new “Jet Ski” personal watercraft and deployed a team of lifeguards on a Bay Constable boat to … more

7/31/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

Moms Who Care kicked off a five-week mother-daughter book club in Lakeview on July 18.

Black educators promote literacy through five-week book club

When the coronavirus lockdown went into effect in March, Moms Who Care, a Nassau County nonprofit, sought to find new ways to carry out its mission, to promote and empower minority communities in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/30/20

Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, donated food items to first responders at the Javits Center at the height of the pandemic.

Malverne American Legion volunteer supports first responders through service project

When Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, found out in March that he had been selected as the post’s delegate to the annual American Legion Boys State summer program, he … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/30/20

The Long Island Breakfast Club and the Tranquility Spa in Franklin Square donated free salt treatments to essential workers at Northwell Health.

Long Island Breakfast Club helps to aid essential workers

Long Island Breakfast Club recently partnered with 200 essential workers at Northwell Health in Valley Stream to support them for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. The Breakfast Club … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/24/20

Malverne Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund has been an educator for nearly 50 years.

Malverne superintendent is set to retire at the end of the month

Continuing to make students great. That was Malverne School District Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund’s last message to the trustees at the Board of … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/24/20

Malverne firefighters responded to a house fire on Park Lane North in Franklin Square on Wednesday night.

Malverne firefighters put out house fire sparked by lightning in Franklin Square

The Malverne Fire Department, under the command of Chief Richard Bopp, responded to a house fire in Franklin Square on Wednesday night. The home, on Park Lane North, was struck by lightning shortly … more

7/23/20

The Mary Brennan INN, In Hempstead, will hold a contactless food drive on Aug. 1.

Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead to hold contactless food drive

The Mary Brennan Inn soup kitchen, at 100 Madison Ave. in Hempstead, will hold a contactless food drive from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 1. Donors will place their donations on a table at … more

7/22/20

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