Town of Hempstead officials claimed victory last week after Gov. Kathy Hochul put an indefinite pause on a congestion-pricing plan that was set to go into effect on June 30.
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By Jordan Vallone
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6/14/24
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John F. Kennedy High School students are ready to hit the road as the academic year ends — and the Students Against Destructive Decisions club aims to make sure they start the summer knowing how to drive safely.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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6/14/24
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Despite a rain delay, crowds gathered at Cedar Creek Park to witness one of the most anticipated games in the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup.
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By Charles Shaw
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6/14/24
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In a recent yarn and blanket drive, the office of State Sen. Steve Rhoads and We Care Blankets collected an incredible 407,277 yards of yarn and 225 handmade blankets, which equates to 231 miles or over 4,070 football fields of yarn.
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By Jordan Vallone
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6/14/24
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PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, hosted its annual Pride Gala on June 6.
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By Jordan Vallone
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6/14/24
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I covered historic Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 despite Covid-19 risks, capturing a viral moment of hope amid global turmoil. Four years later, I reflect on the impact of community journalism on social change and media representation.
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By Scott Brinton
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6/6/24
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The inaugural Unity, Sportsmanship and Civility Summit was held at the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Brookside School on May 17, educating leading figures in high school sports on how to keep their athletic programs positive, both on and off the field.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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6/6/24
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More than 150 community members came out May 18 to participate in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Color Run at John F. Kennedy High School.
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By Jack Schwed
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6/6/24
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Young students got to put their board game playing skills to the test last month, at a Scrabble tournament held at the Merrick Library.
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By Jordan Vallone
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6/6/24
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The libraries of Bellmore and Merrick have many exciting events to look forward to this summer.
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By Jack Schwed
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6/6/24
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