While living in Florida in 1992, Omaesh Persaud learned firsthand what it was like to survive a major storm when Hurricane Andrew devastated parts of the state. So when his students wanted to help after Hurricane Maria decimated Puerto Rico, he jumped at the chance.
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By Melissa Koenig
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3/1/18
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Inspirational Gospel Music
On Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Long Beach Public Library, at 111 W. Park Ave., the Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church Music Department will present its …
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2/15/18
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After reading the book “Wonder,” which details the life of a boy with a facial deformity, and watching the film of the same name, students at Lynbrook North Middle School broke out into a variety of sessions to better understand living with a disability on Feb. 5.
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By Melissa Koenig
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2/15/18
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Last month, local senior citizens and members of the Island Park School District gathered for an opportunity to mingle and enjoy a meal together during the first of this year’s two Senior Brunch …
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1/19/18
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Thunderous applause echoed through Oceanside School No. 8’s auditorium on Nov. 5 during a community tribute for musician and composer Herbert Rothgarber, of Freeport. The Long Island Composers …
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By Nadya Nataly
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11/22/17
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When Nick Liuzzi, 18, turned his love of music into a serious endeavor, he knew he had to get creative. With the help of friends, the Seaford native decluttered his family’s garage, brought in …
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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11/10/17
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A lively musical salute to three iconic talents.
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11/9/17
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When the Freeport Community Concert Association launched its first concert series in 1947, the founder, Ann Martin couldn’t begin to imagine that 70 years later it would still be a Freeport …
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By Nadya Nataly
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10/19/17
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The death toll was climbing steadily on Monday, less than 24 hours after a lone gunman opened fire with an assault weapon from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas during country music star Jason Aldean's performance at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.
In the crowd at the Aldean concert was Peter Meehan, 24, of Rockville Centre, who flew to Las Vegas last Thursday to attend the three-day music festival with his girlfriend.
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By Ben Strack, Jeffrey Bessen and Scott Brinton
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10/2/17
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The co-director of music at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre is under federal investigation regarding possible charges of child exploitation, the diocese announced on Sept. 15.
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By Ben Strack
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9/20/17
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