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When you sit down with West Hempstead native Patti Locurcio, an indefatigable and vigorous volunteer in her community, you would be excused for fixating on the gears you imagine methodically … more

By Emily Webb | 12/26/13

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.

Mandela mourned across L.I.

The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more

By Brian Racow and Emily Webb | 12/11/13

The last photo of Reed, taken weeks before his death on Oct. 27, by French photographer Jean Baptiste Mondino.

A life saved by rock and roll

“I would like to live to a ripe old age and raise watermelons in Wyoming.” This is how Lou Reed — the influential singer-songwriter from Freeport whose group, the Velvet Underground, … more

By Emily Webb | 11/5/13

Oceanside High School Marching Band kicked up the brass at the Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University on Oct. 16.

Bring on the noise

Valley Stream, Oceanside and Elmont high school students rallied in full force at this year’s Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University on Oct. 15, 16 and 17. Oceanside High School … more

By Emily Webb | 10/23/13

Sean Hatzfeld putted at the Tee Up to Drive Out Sepsis golf outing at Glen Cove Golf Club on Sept. 30, which raised $25,000 for sepsis education and treatment at Winthrop-University Hospital.

Playing 18 to battle sepsis

Sean Hatzfeld, 8, a spirited third-grader at Oceanside School #5, was honored at the district’s Oct. 15 Board of Education meeting for his work in raising awareness about sepsis, a severe bacterial … more

By Emily Webb | 10/23/13

Quinones-Wright, 17, died last Wednesday after a fatal shooting on Dartmouth St. in Hempstead, leaving him with three gunshot wounds in the heart, stomach and groin.

Valley Stream man arraigned in Hempstead murder; courthouse riot ensues

A North Valley Stream man has been charged in the killing of a Hempstead teen that occurred two weeks ago. During the suspect’s arraignment last Friday, a scuffle broke out at First District Court, resulting in six additional arrests. more

By Emily Webb | 9/20/13

Malverne child killed in ATV accident

The New York State Police at Liberty reported that Alex Huertas, 8, of Malverne, has died after suffering a fatal ATV accident in Cochecton, NY on Aug. 24. State Police said that Glenn Adycki, … more

By Emily Webb | 8/28/13

Scores on new school tests drop sharply

Scores on standardized New York State English Language Arts and mathematics tests dropped dramatically this year in both West Hempstead and Malverne, worrying many parents who fear that their … more

By Howard Schwach | 8/15/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

After he acquired ownership of the barbershop in 1982, Orrichio, left, operated the business with former partner, Tony Gonzalez, who passed away in 2005.

The man behind the chair

As he observed the passersby on West Park Avenue from the storefront window of his Majestic Barber shop, Long Beach resident and Italian native Nick Oricchio mused about the longevity of his career as a barber. more

Emily Webb | 8/15/12

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