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John Etzel, a BOCES supervising security guard, and another guard, James Wood, monitored school video feeds at the new Board of Cooperative Educational Services security center on April 18.

Nearly five months after the second-deadliest school shooting in American history, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services unveiled a high-tech surveillance center in Westbury that will allow police and security officials to monitor school video feeds 24 hours a day, seven days a week. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/23/13

Hallelujah! New York gets tough on guns.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, State Senate majority coalition leaders Dean Skelos and Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver! You led while others squirmed. more

2/21/13

Third-grader Eli Medof approached approached Tritt’s principal and student council for their support. In photo, Eli helps box up cards and letters written for the East Rockaway school district.

Georgia student raise thousands of $$ for East Rockaway schools

This story ran in the Marietta Daily Journal on Dec. 20. The students attend Tritt Elementary School in East Cobb, Ga. It is reprinted here with permission.By Lindsay Fieldlfield@mdjonline.com … more

By Lindsay Field lfield@mdjonline.com | 1/23/13

The police are investigating a reported robbery that occured at this convenience store on Atlantic and Rhame in East Rockaway on Jan. 15.

UPDATED STORY: Two armed robberies in East Rockaway

Rhame Avenue and Centre Avenue elementary schools in East Rockaway were on lock-out for an hour on Tuesday morning after a reported armed robbery in the area. According to detectives, the … more

By Mary Malloy and Brian Croce | 1/15/13

When the cafteria gets too crowded, students can eat and socialize in a nearby classroom.

East Rockaway students still displaced

Life is hard enough for any teen or pre-teen — trying to get good grades, trying out for a sport or just trying to fit in — but losing your hometown school makes it even harder. Following … more

By Brian Croce | 1/9/13

School shootings leave communities heartsick

I have, over the years, written about tragedies that have touched our lives. more

12/20/12

Put politics aside and hug your children

Before I get into the goings-on in Washington and Albany, I think it is more important to touch on the heartbreaking tragedy that took place last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., not far across the Sound from all of us. more

12/20/12

Talking with kids about the Sandy Hook massacre

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 15 As the nation watches the reports about the recent Connecticut elementary school shooting, many people may find themselves feeling anxious, worried, saddened or otherwise concerned. While adults may know how to express these feelings, often they do not know how to talk with children about such a tragedy. more

12/19/12

Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi read her latest children's book, "It's a Big World, Little Pig," at Old MIll Road Elementary School in North Merrick on Wednesday afternoon.

Olympic champion stops by Old Mill Road

Third-graders at Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick gathered at the front entrance of the school, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Olympic figure skating gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi on Wednesday afternoon. When Yamaguchi, 40, entered the school minutes later, she was met by an exuberant greeting from the students to welcome her. more

By David Weingrad | 3/7/12

Superintendent Roseanne Melucci’s announcement was met with applause.

East Rockaway School board say ‘no’ to Princeton Plan

Amid thunderous applause from hundreds of parents and residents, East Rockaway Superintendent of Schools Roseanne Melucci announced that she would not recommend to the Board of Education that the … more

By Mary Malloy | 2/22/12

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