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Banning books is not what America is about

Perhaps we Americans are overly confident in the belief that our constitutional rights, including the First Amendment right to free speech, are inviolate. more

By Chuck Lavine | 11/30/23

Banning books is un-American

Last week was Banned Books Week, a time to spotlight censorship and attempts across the country to take books off library shelves. more

9/29/22

Members of the Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corp helped to coordinate its first-ever fair last Sunday in celebration of National EMS Week.

A first responder's fair

The Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps held its first community fair on May 15 at Island Trees Middle School in Levittown. In honor of National EMS Week, the organization, established in 1956, attracted more than 100 people to the fair to celebrate 60 years of serving the community. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/18/16

Kevin J. Regan, former Levittown Board of Education Vice President, died on Oct. 20 at 72

Levittown mourns the passing of Kevin Regan

The Levittown School District is mourning Board of Education member Kevin J. Regan, who died on Tuesday, Oct. 20 after a battle with cancer. He was 72. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/20/15

School zone signs should be consistent

In an unusual start to the school year, many area districts will be opening before Labor Day. Classes will be in session next week — as early as Tuesday in some communities. more

8/26/15

The Lawrence School District’s Board of Education approved a restructuring plan at its Dec. 8 meeting. From left at a meeting earlier this fall were Trustee David Sussman, board President Murray Forman and Superintendent Gary Schall.

Lawrence Restructuring plan approved

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Lawrence School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved a restructuring plan that is to take effect next September, and includes creating upper and lower schools in what is now the middle school and closing the Number Five School. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/17/14

Seaford’s Jesse Kinch won the hearts of Americans who voted him the winner of “Rising Star,” which recently concluded its first season on ABC.

Jesse Kinch recounts his journey to the top

“It was the greatest feeling ever to know that America recognized what I did,” said Jesse Kinch, recalling the experience of competing in “Rising Star,” the ABC singing competition that concluded last month with the 20-year-old Kinch as its first winner. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 9/10/14

Jesse Kinch, of Seaford, was the first winner of ABC’s new singing competition reality show “Rising Stars.”

Seaford star rises

A star rose from Seaford last Sunday night on ABC’s new singing competition “Rising Star,” when 20-year-old Jesse Kinch won with 76 percent of the vote, over competitor Austin French. Kinch concluded the night by singing his favorite song from the competition, “I Put A Spell On You.” more

By Brian Stieglitz | 8/27/14

Jonathan Clarke, Democratic challenger Age: 36 Lives in: Levittown Career: Market Analyst, NPD Group; Associate at John L. Juliano, P.C. Political experience: None Family: Married Other: Member of American Constitution Society and Nassau County Bar Association

Dunne, Clarke running for L.D. 15

Dennis Dunne, Sr., a Republican who has represented the 15th Legislative District for more than 18 years, is running for reelection against Democratic challenger Jonathan Clarke, an attorney from Levittown. Recent redistricting shifted Salisbury from the 13th Legislative District to the 15th. Also included in L.D. 15 is Levittown and Island Trees. more

By David Weingrad | 10/18/13

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