We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980.
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By Alan Singer
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3/1/24
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My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island.
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By Jack Martins
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3/1/24
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A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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STAFF REPORT
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2/29/24
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East Meadow’s girls’ basketball team had already made history before it took the court for Monday night’s Nassau Class AA semifinal playoff matchup against a conference rival it …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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2/26/24
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Not many students have what it takes to be named the best in their high school graduating class. But at W.T. Clarke High School in the East Meadow School District, Juliet Cimaglia and Lauren Henning have done just that — as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2024.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/23/24
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Jason Supple, the East Meadow Union Free School District’s director of physical education, health and athletics, led board members through an informative presentation Feb. 7 that focused on important initiatives within his department, and the curriculum that students are learning at all levels of early education.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/23/24
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Students and teachers throughout the East Meadow School District organized several activities to celebrate P.S. I Love You Day on Feb. 9.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/23/24
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In celebration of Valentine’s Day — the most romantic day of the year — Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray presided over vow renewals of 116 couples on Feb. 14.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/23/24
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First graders in Jennifer Lasher’s class at Barnum Woods Elementary School in East Meadow were treated to a special guest reader on Valentine’s Day.
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2/23/24
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I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them.
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By Randi Kreiss
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2/23/24
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