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The Star-Spangled Banner, the flag, flying high above Fort McHenry.
An attorney’s scribblings became a national anthem
I had no idea. "The Star-Spangled Banner” was first written as poetry and then, soon after, set to music — an English drinking song, to be precise. Yes, the tune behind our national anthem . . . more
Lawrence Elementary School students sang, danced and played a musical instrument at its first-ever talent show. At the far left is Lawrence Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen, in the center is LES Principal Rina Beach and at the far right is Assistant Principal Jackie Beckman.
Lawrence Elementary School students show off their talents [Photo gallery]
Singing and dancing and a trombone player highlighted the inaugural Lawrence Elementary School talent show held in the gymnasium of the Lawrence Primary School at the Number Two School in Inwood on Feb. 2. more
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Science Department Chairwoman Gittel Grant, second from right, helped Moah Rodzik and Sophie Gilbert with their electrical circuits. At far left was HAFTR Executive Director Ari Solomon.
Learning ‘STEMs’ from hands-on experiences
Just a few short years ago, laser cutters and 3-D printers sounded more like they belonged in a Star Wars movie rather than in a classroom, but the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway is now employing such cutting-edge technologies. more
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In America, patriotism, politics and sports are forever intertwined
As Vice President Mike Pence’s post-national anthem exit from last Sunday’s NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts made abundantly clear . . . more
Wrapped up in the flag
When I see professional athletes silently protesting during the national anthem, a few things come to mind for me. First is that these privileged and highly paid people . . . more
The Dragon Wheel roller coaster and other rides, attractions and food are all part of the 33rd annual Community Chest South Shore Fair this weekend at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park.
Having fun and helping their neighbors in need
From Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 people can head to Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park for the 33rd annual Community Chest South Shore Fair. Music, rides, food and games are the attractions to help support the organization that aids other local groups as well as people in need. more
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The cast performed “Seusssical” a musical based on some of Dr. Seuss’s most famous books in front of roughly 400 people at Hessel Hall on the Lawrence Woodmere Academy campus.
They do so like fundraising
Two former Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day campers returned on Aug. 10 as they co-directed a performance of “Seusssical.” more
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County Legislator Howard Kopel, center, led the protest against Roger Waters.
Officials decry rock star’s stance on BDS
County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) was joined outside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on July 20 by several political and Jewish leaders to protest the upcoming appearance there of legendary rock star Roger Waters. more
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SKA’s student newspaper, The Looking Glass, is currently led by co-editor-in-chief Shoshana Reichman, left, layout editor Danielle Greenfield, layout editor, and co- editor-in-chief Elisheva Greenberg.
Extra! Extra! Read all about high school newspapers
Empowering experiences, expressing opinions, learning about a range of topics and understanding how to work collaboratively and independently are all part of working on school newspapers, students and faculty advisers said. more
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Still no love for ‘I Love NY’ signs
It has been nearly three years since the bright blue eyesores began appearing on highways statewide. That’s three years of complaints from local officials and residents . . . more
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