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Getting what you pay for in the classroom
When we think of the most influential people in our lives growing up, we’re likely to point out our parents, some members of our extended family, maybe even a religious leader or two. But no list is complete without teachers. more
Acid attack victim Nafiah Ikram, 23, of Elmont. She thanked those who have supported her through her recovery and asked for prayers as she continues to heal from this traumatic event.
Police increase reward for Elmont acid assailant to $50,000
Nafiah Ikram — the 23 year-old Elmont victim of an acid attack — has one message for her unidentified assaulter: "they are going to get their karma one day." Ikram was assaulted on March 17, … more
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Kelsey Herbert and other organizers from MoveOn.org delivered petitions to the office of Congressman George Santos. Although she was able to hand deliver it, she was not allowed to enter the office and no one spoke to her.
Fiery chants of ‘Santos step down’ at rally outside embattled congressman’s office
  Following Rep. George Santos’ resignation from two House committee assignments, protesters shared their dissatisfaction with fiery chants of “Santos step down,” on Feb. 1, … more
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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.
Peter King debuts new opinion column
Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more
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Valley Stream North High School Principal Robin Small, center, gives a tour of the school building to Central High School Board of Education members and Superintendent Wayne Loper, right, as part of their discussion of capital projects on Jan. 7.
V.S. Central district pitches $8 million capital project funding package
Board of Education members took a grand tour of the Valley Stream Central High School District’s four schools, hopping from classroom to classroom with building administrators in tow. Their … more
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Commuters, enveloped under a glass ceiling, take the roughly 3,000-foot escalator between the Long Island Rail Road concourse and the mezzanine at Grand Central Madison station on opening day of service that will eventually create a direct link between Manhattan’s East Side and Long Island.
All aboard for Grand Central Madison
To the casual observer, it was just any other day at Jamaica’s Long Island Rail Road station. But just after 10 a.m., commuters rushed aboard a shuttle train destined for Manhattan, the … more
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William L. Buck Elementary School students watch their finished moveable dragon to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Valley Stream 24 honors Lunar New Year
Valley Stream 24 students recently celebrated the Lunar New Year, commonly known as the Spring Festival. While often associated with Chinese traditions, many Asian countries celebrate their own … more
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Officer Luis Serrano from the Nassau County Police Department delivered an anti-bullying presentation.
James A. Dever School is a bully-free zone
Officer Luis Serrano from the Nassau County Police Department recently visited James A. Dever Elementary School to speak to students in fourth to sixth grade about the dangers of bullying and … more
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A colorful dragon, like Zarwa Nadeem’s, is commonly associated with the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Shaw Avenue celebrates Lunar New Year
Third graders at Shaw Avenue Elementary School in Valley Stream District 30 rang in the Lunar New Year with an individualized art exercise courtesy of the Long Island Children’s Museum. A … more
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D’Esposito will get the job done in Washington
Earlier this month I had the privilege of speaking at the ceremonial swearing-in of newly elected U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito. more
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