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New York school districts are beginning to take advantage of a law that passed over the summer to cut bus costs.

In a move celebrated by state school officials, a law was passed over the summer to help school districts cut bus costs and put those savings toward school programs, and local districts have just recently been able to take advantage of it. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/25/11

Can New York avoid catching Washington’s cold?

The summer months tend to make all of us very lazy. Our minds wander, avoiding any kind of deep thinking. We focus on the hot weather, planned vacations, cookouts, sports and dozens of other mindless things. But whether we like it or not, the world around us continues to change, and we can’t ignore those changes. more

8/4/11

Scouts, from left, top row, Robert Cracchiolo, Nolan Travis and Robert Barracca, bottom row, William Ayers, Michael Stinnett, James Nigro and William Teneriello during the rainy-day practice hike along the Hudson in preparation for the ascent on Mt. Washington in August.

Mount Washington here we come!

East Meadow Scouts with Troop 157 recently hiked along the Palisades Interstate Park on the Hudson. more

6/16/11

Budgetary challenges must be met head-on

It is time for leaders to take strong, firm stances. That goes for lawmakers in Washington and Albany, our county, town and village representatives and the elected members of our own boards of education. more

3/3/11

East Meadow's Jeff Angelino goes up for two of his 16 points in Monday's Conference AA-II home victory over Port Washington.

Another strong finish for East Meadow

Senior Nick Slevin drained a pair of three-pointers on back-to-back possessions late in the fourth quarter as East Meadow pulled away from Port Washington, 49-37, on Monday night. more

Steve Siniski | 1/11/11

Don’t we have important things to do?

As we approach the final days of summer, many people are focused on grabbing their last few vacation days. Regrettably, a handful of politicians, mostly Republicans, can’t seem to focus on anything other than religion and citizenship and how to tie it into the upcoming November election. more

Jerry Kremer | 8/26/10

Fred Piscop of Bellmore took a swing for the Floral Park Knights during a recent game at Merrick Road Park in Merrick. The game was one of 68 he will play this summer in the Long Island Senior Softball Association.

The (senior) boys of summer hit the field

With the sun burning down at midday, it was a hot one on June 24, well past the 90-degree mark. The parched infield at Merrick Road Park in Merrick turned into a mini-dust bowl whenever a play was made in the double-header between the Floral Park Knights and the Glen Cove Cobras. more

Scott Brinton | 6/28/10

My apologies to ol’ General George

I owe George Washington an apology. Yes, George Washington, as in President George Washington, father of the nation. more

Scott Brinton | 4/29/10

Jim Carbone, Otto Jensen and Carmine J. Cella boarded the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on March 10.

A hero's welcome for three East Meadow veterans

Thomas Carbone could not believe his eyes when he dropped off his father and two of fellow veterans at Kennedy Airport on March 10.The trio, with dozens of other veterans, shook hands with a line of … more

Mike Caputo | 3/24/10

‘Invincible’ summer lies under the snow

I don’t know how they do it, but the prognosticators at the Farmers’ Almanac were right again this winter. Back in August, they predicted a winter of “numbing cold” and “record-breaking” snow. more

Randi Kreiss | 3/10/10

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