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Welcome back to the beginning of what is sure to be an amazing and accomplished school year. We are prepared and eager to begin the important work of education — helping to fulfill the … more

By Dr. Kishore Kuncham | 9/7/17

Bayview Avenue School’s new principal, Mary Garguilo, right, escorted first-grader Magdaline Ezinma, left, to her classroom on Sept. 5, the first day of school.

School’s in session

Freeporter Isabel Willocks, a seventh-grader at J.W. Dodd Middle School, hugged her two binders tightly as she walked beside her father, Oneal Willocks, on the first day of school, Tuesday. … more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/7/17

Representatives of the Freeport Landmarks Preservation Commission, the village Historical Society, Village trustees and members of the Greater Second Baptist Church gathered around Mayor Robert Kennedy, left, and Rev. Eric Mallette, as they unveiled a Bennington Park historical marker tin front of the church off East Merrick Road in Freeport.

Freeport community celebrates school, local history

Six-year-old Itzel Vargas, who will start first grade at Bayview Avenue Elementary School in Freeport next week, sat patiently as a swirling, glittery rainbow with a cloud was painted on her face. … more

By Nadya Nataly | 8/31/17

Freeporter Alexis Washington and her daughter, Ayana Miller, 6, at the TRIMZ Barber Shop Back to School Barbecue last Saturday.

Barbecue helps families prepare for school

Untying the white shoelaces of the suede blue Nike sneakers, Destiny Clinskos, 25, of Hempstead, knelt to help her son, Jamari Mckoy Smith, 8, try them on. Excited that the shoes fit, Clinskos boxed … more

By Nadya Nataly | 8/24/17

Mike Stone helped Jizelle Velasquez find the perfect fit at last year’s the Back 2 School store.

Shopping at NCJW’s Back 2 School store

Roughly 800 children will take part in the fifth annual National Council of Jewish Women’s Back 2 School store on July 30. The event where children “shop” for an array of items and parents can get information on a variety of resources is a collaboration between the Peninsula and South Shore NCJW sections. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/27/17

The John Theissen Children’s Foundation Family Fun Center, at 1881 Wantagh Ave., may close. Theissen needs to raise $50,000 by June 30.

Theissen Center may close

Kaitlyn Rochel, a 14-year-old Wantagh Middle School student, is a three-time cancer survivor. In 2006 she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was treated with chemotherapy. When she … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/3/17

Hewitt School a tradition for Schaefer family

Many people have a strong connection to the elementary school they attended, but for the Schaefers of Rockville Centre, the bond to Hewitt Elementary spans two generations for over two decades — … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/15/16

Long Beach schools kick off new year

Long Beach Public Schools had an excellent opening day on Sept. 7, as students were welcomed into the 2016-17 school year with enthusiasm from staff members and new opportunities for achievement. more

9/15/16

Elmont non profit helps kids in need

Redz Inc, a nonprofit group, held an event on Saturday, Aug. 27 where kids and parents from around Elmont and Franklin Square could come to the corner of Meecham Avenue and A Street in Elmont and … more

9/14/16

Back to School Dental Tips

Your child may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies and sports equipment for the new school year, but do they have a healthy mouth and the tools they’ll need to maintain it? According … more

Dr. Alina Bergan, DDS | 9/12/16

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