Hempstead High School is called a “failing school” and has been so for the past 10 years, according to the the 2015 State of New York’s Failing Schools. With a graduation rate of 37 percent …
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By Delmy Valle
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12/23/15
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A loud, screeching bell rang through the hallway of my old elementary school as I was walking to my next class. As the halls filled with students at Bethpage Elementary School, I could feel the walls closing in on me. I noticed, however, a new face I hadn't seen before. It was a new kid at school who was accompanied by a parent, struggling to navigate through the chaos. I remembered when it was my innocent face –– a 6 year-old immigrant student from Honduras.
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By Lucy Acosta
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12/23/15
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Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a …
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/17/15
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The Lawrence School District has mandated uniforms for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, an idea that . . .
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6/4/15
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Hours after he announced that he would be resigning from his leadership position in the Senate, constituents of Dean Skelos poured their support onto his Facebook page.
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By Alex Costello
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5/13/15
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I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . .
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3/20/15
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A: First some bad news, then the good news:Tinnitus (noises one hears that are not present in the environment) is a common condition. Advertisements for supposed tinnitus cures are also common. It is …
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Dr. Lawrence Cardano, Au.D
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2/27/15
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Despite last year’s vehement opposition to a proposed charter school in the Lawrence School District, which forced the applicants to withdraw the application in November, a similar group wants to open a newly named charter, the Lawrence Charter School. The group behind the effort submitted a letter of intent to the State Education Department ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/18/15
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A: While difficulties with telephone use can be solved in most cases, it is important to remember that there is no single solution that is best for everyone. At Hearing Center of Long Island we help …
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Dr. Lawrence Cardano, Au.D
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1/21/15
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A: The family is gathered for Thanksgiving dinner. Young and old are laughing, sharing fond memories and catching up on the latest. It is a warm, joyful scene – unless you notice Uncle Bob. He’s …
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Dr. Lawrence Cardano, Au.D
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11/28/14
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