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Authors Yvonne Capitelli, left, and Loraine Alderman posed for a picture with Rick Lavoie who endorsed their children’s book, “I Get It! I Get It!”.
L.I. authors collaborate on children's book
East Meadow resident Loraine Alderman was advocating for her son Andrew Alderman, now 22, when she noticed he was exhibiting learning disability symptoms at a young age. He was diagnosed with auditory processing disorder by 6 years old and received classroom and testing accommodations from third-grade on. more
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Fifty shades of serious summer reading
It is said that there are only two stories: Boy Meets Girl or A Stranger Comes to Town. The runaway best-selling trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” is both of these and then some. more
Local resident Marie Barret, with her published book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding.”
Book on Hurricane Irene launched in Franklin Square
Local resident Marie Barret, the first-time author of the children’s book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding,” which focuses on hurricane safety and preparedness, was celebrated by dozens of locals on March 30, in Franklin Square. more
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New York Saxophone Quartet
Inspired sounds with the New York Saxophone Quartet this weekend
Sounds of spring continue this weekend with a free performance by the New York Saxophone Quartet at Hofstra on Friday.Also at Hofstra, the annual Long island Island Book & Ephemera Fair arrives on Saturday, with a weekend-long showcase of vintage books, emphemera, collectibles, and more. Or check out the Discovery Channel's "Mythbusters" duo who appear at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday. more
Principal Mack read “How I Became a Pirate” to a small group of Parkway students at their first-annual literary event.
Parkway PTA hosts first-annual literary event
Parkway Elementary students and staff filed into Barnes & Noble in Carle Place on March 15. This first-annual literary event begins the school’s “Parents As Reading Partners” campaign. more
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Jacqui, left, and Ronald Tomo share a father-daughter moment.
Polio survivor pens thoughts to his only daughter
Ronald A. Tomo was 7 months old when he was diagnosed with polio – a mere two months before a vaccine became available. more
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Still wanted: your donations
The holiday season is a time for generosity, when many people give to local charities. But when the calendar rolls over to the new year and the decorations come down, the spirit of generosity often fades. more
Beatles Great George Harrison is remembered at Hofstra University
Celebrating George Harrison's life and legacy at Hofstra this weekend
From mysticism to operatic arias, local stage offer a variety of musical treasures this weekend. If you're interested in treasures of another kind, check out the annual Book/Ephemera Fair, in its new location at Hofstra, on Saturday and Sunday. more
Hundreds of kids at Barnum Woods Elementary School tried to help break the Guinness World Record for jumping jacks.
5th grader initiates record-breaking event
The faculty at Barnum Woods Elementary School promotes active student participation and when 5th grader Justin Colon asked physical education instructor Debbie Barbato if the students could attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks, she listened. more
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Authors gathered under a small, white tent to discuss their books on Haitian culture at Eisenhower Park last Sunday.
Haitian culture takes center stage
Long Island Book Festival International held their first annual event on a windy afternoon at Eisenhower Park last Sunday. more
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