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Tobey Young, founder of previovrsandsurvivors.com, a Long Island nonprofit organization for cancer survivors and previvors: “My person, without question, would be Hillary Rodham Clinton. She is a staunch activist, fiercely fighting for what she believes in. I totally admire her for her initiative with health-care reform. Her composure and resolve during the presidential campaign was incredibly admirable, and I love her protective ‘mama bear’ nature, as far as her personal life goes. Hillary Rodham Clinton is very intelligent, and I love her ‘fight for what’s right’ attitude. I would so love to meet her, as I emulate her, and try to conduct my business and personal life so much like she does.”
Local women and their role models
The Franklin Square/Elmont Herald asked local women, "What woman in history — alive or dead — would you choose to sit down and have lunch with, or have tea or a rum-and-coke with?" more
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How do you know?
"Love is the most unnatural thing in the world." Yeah, you heard me. Ok, so I wasn't the one who said that. It was said TO me recently during a lunch with a well, let's call him a more mature, friend (really a mentor) of mine. How much more mature? Well, let's just say he's been married longer than I've been alive and leave it at that. more
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Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, left, talked about attending a segregated school at last week’s panel event. Go to www.liherald.mycapture.com/mycapture/index.asp to see all of the photos available that were taken for this story.
Local officials discuss being women in government
Nearly 100 Long Island residents celebrated Women’s History Month last week by attending “Women in Government: Encouraging the Next Generation,” an event jointly hosted by Adelphi University and the Hon. Leslie C. Gross, North Hempstead’s town clerk, which brought 11 local female elected officials together to talk about their personal stories. Among several topics, the women spoke about experiences that inspired them, their upbringing, how they became involved in public service, how they were able to chart a successful future for themselves, and their current legislative focus. more
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Sophomore forward Shante Evans, one of three returning starters led Hofstra in scoring and rebounding last season.
Expectations soaring for Hofstra
Fresh off a 20-win season, which included an opening round victory over Penn State in the WNIT, expectations are high for Hofstra and head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey. The Pride (20-14, 10-8 … more
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Senior Steven Ehrichs brings a strong defensive game to Hofstra's midfield.
Challenges facing young Hofstra Pride
Youth and depth will be the theme for Hofstra men’s soccer in 2010 as the Pride graduated five starters, including three All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) performers, from last year’s 8-7-2 team. more
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During the candidates' debate, held by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters, things got a bit tense between the contenders, from left, Frank Scaturro, Francis Becker and Dan Maloney.
Bickering, personal attacks overshadow candidates' debate
The race between three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by … more
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Senior Mike Adamcewicz, right, will be paired at forward with former high school teammate John Alberda, who transferred to Molloy from Hofstra.
Molloy soccer ready to roar
Danny Longo will be a busy man again this fall serving as head coach for the Molloy men’s and women’s soccer teams. Each club is aiming to finish on the positive side of .500 after falling short in 2009 more
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I am change, hear me roar!
If you’re a political junkie like me, you love a good knock-down fight. In the political record book, June 8 will go down as the day when women, particularly Republican women, scored a knockout, and boy, did they roar! more
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Gerard Ellis (Dominican Republic) My Father’s Aunt, 2009
New exhibits for a new decade
Soothe those winter "blahs" with a visit to a museum. Our local museums offer a wide range of exhibits. more
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Wearables for younger ladies
Cover Girl Clothing 523 A Central Avenue Cedarhurst (516) 792-0103 more
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