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Teacher Lymari TatTnall sings “Siete Dias” with some of her Spanish enrichment students, from left, Sophia Castineiras, Lucas Francisque, Lucas Philbor and Sebastion Castineiras.

Learning Spanish as easy as uno, dos, tres

Every day, technology connects countries around the world and the need to learn a new language becomes more pressing. Elementary teacher Lymari Tattnall noticed this demand and decided to do something about it. more

By Grace Poppe | 8/14/13

Lee and Morty Kaufman of Valley Stream, both 90, are starring in a Swiffer commercial that has become a hit on YouTube.

90-year-old couple sweeps the nation

Even at age 90, Morty and Lee Kaufman are not a typical old married couple. They have been together for 44 years, enjoy each other’s company every day and banter back and forth hilariously, as witnessed by viewers of the national Swiffer commercial that the couple recently starred in. more

By Grace Poppe | 8/7/13

County Executive candidate Tom Suozzi greeted supporters at the opening of a campaign office in Valley Stream on July 31.

Suozzi, Haber eye September primary

The battle for the Democratic nod for Nassau County executive is heating up, with Primary Day just a month away. Party-nominated candidate Tom Suozzi, the former two-term county executive, is facing a challenge from Adam Haber, a school board member in Roslyn. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Grace Poppe | 8/7/13

Herald intern Grace Poppe soared during her her first trapeze lesson at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

The girl on the flying trapeze

I am 18 years old, and despite my love of travel and new experiences, I have never really considered myself the adventurous type. However, I surprised my family, friends and even myself when I agreed to try a private trapeze lesson at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow for the first time. Although I doubted my meager gymnastics experience from the age 4 would be of much help, the prospect was enticing. more

By Grace Poppe | 8/1/13

Luke Demas, left, and Brian Sinko were the head of Central High School's class of 2012.

College students share first-year experiences

Every year, the community shines a spotlight on high school valedictorians and salutatorians, focusing on which college they will attend and what they will study. This year we wanted to follow-up with some of last year’s top graduates, listen to their freshmen experiences and hear their summer stories. more

By Grace Poppe | 8/1/13

Bethlehem Assembly of God hosted Vacation Bible School last week from Monday to Friday.

Bethlehem Assembly teaches service above self

Last week, 263 kids ages 4 to 12 filed into Bethlehem Assembly of God church on Fairview Avenue and started their morning with song, dance and worship. more

By Grace Poppe | 7/24/13

Athanasious “Tommy” Cheliotis was co-owner of the Concord Diner in Valley Stream.

Valley Stream diner owner dies in crash

Valley Stream diner owner Athanasios Cheliotis was killed in a head-on crash on July 4 on his way to work. At approximately 6:40 a.m., Nassau County police said, a car driven by a 23-year-old woman on Merrick Road in Bellmore collided with Cheliotis’s 2001 Toyota Camry, which eventually burst into flames. more

By Grace Poppe | 7/10/13

Students in District 13 recently took part in a self-esteem-building program through a grant from the Hance Foundation.

Girls see their inner beauty

“Beautiful Me…The Emma, Alyson and Katie Project” works to promote self-esteem among young girls in honor of Jackie and Warren Hance’s three daughters. more

By Grace Poppe | 6/26/13

District 13 to begin energy upgrades

District 13 will begin a $5 million energy conservation plan this summer which is estimated to save more than $200,000 annually and impact all four elementary schools in the district. more

By Grace Poppe | 6/21/13

Convoy of Hope is returning to the Town of Hempstead for the second straight year.

Volunteers bring hope, help to the needy

This Saturday, about 2,000 volunteers from local churches, businesses, organizations and social service agencies as well as elected officials will gather to help hundreds of local families at Hempstead’s second annual Convoy of Hope outreach. more

By Grace Poppe | 6/6/13

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