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Practice safe boating this summer

For many of us who live on the South Shore, warm weather is boating season more

5/30/13

Malverne resident and Marist College graduate Erin Graetzer will embark on a two-year mission with Teachers of America to educate students in urban and rural public schools.

Malverne native selected to join “Teach for America”

Malverne resident Erin Elizabeth Graetzer recently earned the responsibility of shaping young minds across the country as a newly minted member of “Teach for America” due to her academic … more

Emily Webb | 5/29/13

Changing demographics demand new thinking

No doubt, Nassau County’s –– and, specifically, the Town of Hempstead’s –– demographics are a-changin’. more

5/9/13

Malverne high school makes national ranking

Malverne High School has been ranked No. 115 in New York State on a list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging … more

4/29/13

'Half the Sky' aims to end sex trafficking

The book’s front cover looks friendly, uplifting even. The title –– “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” –– is set against an azure sky flecked by wispy white clouds. more

3/21/13

Annabelle, Jacqueline, Madeleine and Alaina were happy to be able to visit Genevieve and Juliet at the emergency shelter at Mitchel Field.

Pets: Helpless victims of Hurricane Sandy

Long Beach resident and cat owner Randy Lerner was an eyewitness as Hurricane Sandy hit the shore of Long Island. “I live across the street from the ocean,” he said, “and I watched the … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/6/13

Gifford Beal’s “Elevated, Columbus Avenue, New York,” 1916 is among the many celebrated paintings included in the “Artists in America” exhibition at Nassau County Museum of Art.

Long Island's art scene

As winter rolls onward, chase away those January doldrums and warm the soul by exploring some of the many art offerings in the area. Local museums offer a wide range of exhibits. Here’s a … more

By Karen Bloom | 1/23/13

Foster pet parents will be matched and places with animals who need temporary homes due to Hurricane Sandy.

Can you foster a homeless pet?

North Shore Animal League America, in conjunction with the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, has announced an Emergency Foster Care Referral Program for pets who have fallen victim to … more

By Mary Malloy | 1/16/13

Visiting East rockaway with its mobile unit and pet food, courtesy of Purina PetCare, were, from back row left, Manager of Pet Behavior/Rescue and East Rockaway resident Mike Malloy, NSALA volunteers Marion and Ben Savio, John Gilday, NSALA adoption services, Carlos Correira, a Mercy First student; In front, from left, were NSALA’s Elizabeth Weaver, Mutt-i-gree Outreach Manager Jayne Vitale, Rescue Associate Jen Lewis, and Director of Corporate and National Shelter Outreach Byron Logan.

Pets need post-Sandy help, too

Grateful residents — and their pets — welcomed North Shore Animal League America to East Rockaway on Nov. 15 when members of the no-kill shelter came to hand out pet food for those residents … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/21/12

Arthur R. Eldred, of Troop 1 in Rockville Centre, was the nation's first Eagle Scout. A parade, marking the 100th anniversary of his accomplishments, is set for Sept. 8 in Rockville Centre.

Boy Scouts to hold parade in Rockville Centre

The 100th anniversary parade for the nation’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur R. Eldred, from Boy Scout Troop 1 in Rockville Centre, is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. more

8/1/12

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