She hasn’t even been on the job two weeks yet, but Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund can see herself staying in District 13 “forever.” The new superintendent, who started on July 1 to replace the retired Dr. Elizabeth Lison, says it has been a pleasant experience so far.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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7/15/11
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Several District 13 residents spoke up against raises for the three assistant superintendents at the July 5 Board of Education re-organization meeting. These salary increases, residents said, should not be given out in tough financial times when others are making sacrifices.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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7/13/11
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Tiandra Ray was absent from school the day that guidance counselors told juniors of the class rankings. Everyone knew before she did that she was leading her class, poised to be the top graduate the following year.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/8/11
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As many members of the Haitian community on Long Island anxiously await to hear from loved ones from their devastated homeland, local organizations and county agencies are mobilizing relief efforts …
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Mike Caputo and Andrew Hackmack
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1/14/10
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Slowly but steadily, paper ballots are being counted in an effort to determine who will serve as Nassau County executive next year. As of Wednesday night, incumbent Tom Suozzi trailed his Republican challenger, Ed Mangano, by 219 votes.
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Andrew Hackmack
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11/19/09
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With several close races on Election Day including the one for county executive, the Nassau County Board of Elections began its review of votes on Monday.
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Andrew Hackmack and Matt Hampton
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11/4/09
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Teachers switched places with one another on Oct. 23 in District 13. It was mystery teacher day, an event chosen by students during the budget vote in May.
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Andrew Hackmack
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11/4/09
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A major switch upgrade project near the Valley Stream train station will affect Long Island Rail Road service across the south shore this coming weekend.
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Andrew Hackmack
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10/21/09
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Cub Scouts from Pack 109 will soon be popping up at a front door near you. Much like how the Girl Scouts sell cookies for their annual fundraiser, the boys sell popcorn
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Andrew Hackmack
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10/9/09
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Your chance to get a taste of southwest Nassau County is coming up as the Peninsula Counseling Center plans its annual fundraiser. There will be 45 restaurants, bakeries, caterers and wineries participating in A Tasteful Evening at the Woodmere Country Club on Oct. 19.
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Andrew Hackmack
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10/8/09
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