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Steve Kussin
Longer school day? How about a longer school year?
One of the more recent controversies raging in education is whether and how to extend the school day and even the school year. Most children spend about six hours a day in class. There are proposals to lengthen that time anywhere from an hour to two or more. One variation involves weekend school, particularly for those students who have fallen behind in their studies. more
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A strip of empty storefronts in the Rosen Shopping Center on Grand Avenue will soon house the new 1st Police Precinct headquarters.
1st Precinct lease approved
Despite an anticipated protest from several outraged residents, the Nassau County Legislature has approved a lease to authorize construction of a new 1st Police Precinct in the Rosen Shopping Center … more
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Danny Quadrino
Danny Quadrino on Broadway in Bye Bye Birdie
East Rockaway High School senior Danny Quadrino, 18, is living his dream as an actor on Broadway. He has made his debut on the Big White Way in the revival of the musical "Bye Bye Birdie." He just filled in for the starring role of "Hugo" in this week's matinee performance. more
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A budget crisis of the state’s making
It’s a truism of politics: In times of economic collapse, hard-liners seek scapegoats to blame rather than bipartisan solutions to offer hope. more
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Mapes, left, PTA President Loretta Crespo, Board President Mary Jo O’Hagan, Board Trustee B.A. Schoen, Councilwoman Earlene Hooper with the citation she presented to Brookside, Principal Ivy Sherman, Board Trustee Anne Hannon, Board Trustee Carl Williams, and teacher Diane Harris.
Brookside School celebrates Blue Ribbon status
Brookside School celebrated its Blue Ribbon status on Nov. 6 with current and former administrators and PTA presidents in attendance and special visits by State Senator Dean Skelos and Town of … more
St. Luke's Place in Baldwin, the street where Sgt. Julian Arechaga grew up, was ceremoniously renamed in his memory on Nov. 14.
His name will not be forgotten
Three years ago, Marine Corp. Sgt. Julian Arechaga was killed on an Iraqi street. This month, the Baldwin block he grew up on was named in his honor. Surrounded by fellow residents, members of the … more
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Health care, an issue of race and riches
Throughout the long, at times agonizing health reform debate, conservatives and insurance-industry lobbyists have argued that we don’t need a public insurance plan to compete with private insurers. more
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Sixth grade team two from Baldwin Middle School took a field trip to the Long Island Children’s Museum on Oct. 27
Middle Schoolers take trip to Children's Museum
Sixth grade team two from Baldwin Middle School took a field trip to the Long Island Children’s Museum on October 27. Some of the exhibits we experienced were the Monkey King, bubbles, and the … more
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The Baldwin High School Art Club hosted an after-school workshop for Brookside School students on Oct. 28.
BHS Art Club hosts after-school workshop for Brookside students
The Baldwin High School Art Club hosted an after-school workshop for Brookside School students on October 28. The high school students helped the elementary students participate in some seasonal fun … more
How the county exec can beat high property taxes
As it turns out, we have a new Nassau County executive. Democrat Thomas Suozzi conceded defeat to Republican challenger Ed Mangano last week. Suozzi lost by a mere 386 votes. more
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