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Terrence Batts conducting the Lawrence High School orchestra in 2015. He said he was kept out of Honors classes as a student in the 1960s and ’70s, despite his clear academic abilities. Many students of color, he said, are automatically placed in lower-track classes, without regard to what he calls “intellectual heft.”

Reshaping class discussion on race and culture

Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.” more

By Jeff Bessen and Briana Bonfiglio | 10/17/19

Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Great Give Back Spend the weekend making a difference at the West Hempstead Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. The library will host a session of making beaded bracelets to … more

10/17/19

The Malverne School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the high school’s new performing arts center during Homecoming last Saturday.

Performing arts center is unveiled at Malverne High School

Roughly 100 people gathered around Malverne High School’s new performing arts center for its ribbon-cutting last Saturday. The ceremony, which was part of … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/17/19

Dr. Sarah Meyland, director of the New York Institute of Technology’s Center for Water Resources Management, recently spoke to Friends of the Bay about the dangers of new contaminants in Long Island’s groundwater.

Experts: L.I. drinking water is polluted

Dr. Sarah Meyland, the director of the New York Institute of Technology’s Center for Water Resources Management, appeared before the Friends of the Bay in Oyster Bay on Sept. 26, and Meyland told … more

By Mike Conn and Nakeem Grant | 10/17/19

‘Solid gold’ members, from far left, Gloria Braum, Bill Lee, Donald Neugebauer, John Wolffe, Janet Neuerbauer, Bill Volker, Florence Cocchi, Nancy Stalb and Loren Birch joined the Rev. Janice Moore-Caputo, of the Community Presbyterian Church for a celebration on Oct. 4.

‘Solid gold’ congregants at Malverne's Community Presbyterian Church

The Community Presbyterian Church in Malverne honored nine of its congregants for their 50-plus years of service to the church with a celebration on Oct. 4. The church recognized each honoree as … more

10/17/19

Laura Burns challenges William Gaylor in District 6 race

The race for the District 6 Legislator seat began at the end of March when challenger Laura Burns announced her bid against incumbent William Gaylor. The Herald asked both candidates questions … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/17/19

Deacon Rich Portuese, of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne, blessed several animals during the parish’s Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 4.

Malverne pets get blessed at Lourdes

People of all ages brought their pets to Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne for its annual Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 4. Deacon Rich Portuese led the prayer ceremony in front of the parish. … more

10/17/19

Hafner challenges Muscarella in county L.D. 8

Barbara Hafner, a teacher from West Hempstead, is challenging Vincent Muscarella in the Nassau County Legislator’s 8th District race. The district encompasses West Hempstead, Franklin Square, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/17/19

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

By Melissa Koenig | 10/10/19

Nakeem Grant/Herald West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce President Marshall Myers said he looked forward to connecting students with business people during the group’s expo on Oct. 23.

West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce to host business expo on Oct. 23

The West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce hopes to help local high school students consider their career paths at a business expo on Oct. 23. Chamber President Marshall Myers said the group decided to … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/10/19

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