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Rockville Centre school budget proposal must get $1.3M cut

With the first draft of the proposed 2013-14 budget revealed last week, the Rockville Centre School District needs to make $1.35 million in cuts in order for the increase in spending to fall below … more

By Alex Costello | 3/6/13

A tougher Regents could be coming

With the new Common Core Standards being implemented, New York state seems in line to roll out new, more difficult Regents Exams in the next school year, making them more akin to Advance Placement … more

By Alex Costello | 3/6/13

Members of the Nassau County United Redistricting Coalition presented their plan to redraw the 19 legislative districts (map at right), which differs from the maps proposed by the Republicans (center) and Democrats (left).

Coalition presents third option for redistricting

Dissatisfied with a pair of plans that would redraw Nassau County’s 19 Legislative districts, a group of good-government organizations has created its own map, which was presented to the County Legislature on Jan. 14. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/16/13

Lou Johnson has had a love of magic and performing since he was a child, and now makes a living out of it. His home in Valley Stream has a Magic Room that features a robust library where he practices his upcoming acts.

A magical journey to success

Many kids take up a hobby while growing up — painting, collecting baseball cards, horseback riding — but the number of kids who keep their hobbies in adulthood dwindles, and even fewer people turn their childhood hobby into a career. more

By Brian Croce | 1/10/13

Rockville Centre School District says superintendent is not highest paid

According to a new report by the Empire Center, an independent think tank, Rockville Centre School District Superintendent Dr. William Johnson was the highest-paid school employee in New York state in 2011-12, but the president of the district’s Board of Education said that the report is not accurate. more

By Aaron Axelson | 11/21/12

Pro boxer Seanie Monaghan, right, defeated Romaro Johnson and won the WBC light heavyweight title at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom in June.

Monaghan to defend WBC title

If pro boxer Seanie Monaghan is looking a little more muscular these days, it’s not because he’s significantly changed his diet. “I still eat pizza at Gino’s,” Monaghan said. “But … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/17/12

Looper – An Instant Time Travel Classic

**** 1/2 out of *****Running time: 118 minutesMPAA rating: R for strong violence, language, some sexuality/nudity and drug contentIntriguing, exciting and intellectually challenging, Looper is a … more

by James Delson | 10/1/12

Magician Lou Johnson taught Bryce Barbot a plate-spinning trick.

A successful summer at Waldinger Library

More than 400 children completed the summer reading program requirements at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, and were invited to a pair of special activities last week as a reward. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/29/12

Safety Not Guaranteed

*** 1/2Running time: 87 minutes One doesn’t often get the chance to use the terms 'sweet,' 'character driven' and 'comedy' when describing a science fiction film. But in this charmer of a … more

by James Delson | 6/13/12

A review of "Magic/Bird"

Audiences love to see shows about famous people over the years and Broadway has not disappointed its audience. There have been shows about Martin Luther King, Eva Peron and Judy Garland. It’s like eavesdropping on history and learning secrets. more

By Elyse Trevers | 4/9/12

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