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Demonstrat0rs from other school districts who had no tickets to enter the Mineola High School auditorium, picketed outside the building.

Educators, parents challenge state education commissioner

It was clearly a difficult night for New York State Education Commissioner Dr. John King and Chancellor Meryl Tisch. more

By Howard Schwach | 11/19/13

Sharing a nest — a tale of two sisters

This is a family story. I get to tell it because I write a column, and I’m the big sister. more

10/10/13

William Tracey was led out of the Nassau County Court House Monday afternoon after he was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 2009 murder of his stepmother.

Tracey gets 25 years in Gibson murder

William Tracey will spend at least the next 25 years in jail for the March 2009 murder of his stepmother, Denise Tracey. Judge Meryl Berkowitz handed down the sentence Monday afternoon at the Nassau County Court House. more

Andrew Hackmack | 9/27/10

Meryl Camer, center, program director for the Valley Stream-based Peninsula Counseling Center, said teens will listen to adults about drugs if they are shown respect and given objective information. Camer is joined here by John Kastan, PCC's executive director, and Lois Goldsmith, its associate director.

Stopping kids from doing heroin

Final part in a series. Why does anyone -- let alone a young person full of life -- start snorting or shooting heroin, an opiate known to cause near-instant addiction and possibly a lifetime of suffering? more

Scott Brinton | 8/17/10

The higher cut scores mean many students who were scoring at Level 3 are now at Level 2. This year, across the state, 53 percent of all students tested passed the ELA exam compared with the 77 percent last year. Math proficiency dropped dramactically from 86 percent to 61 percent.

Raising the bar on student testing

Test scores seemed to have fallen throughout New York and across Long Island after the State Education Department raised the bar at all grade levels in an effort to better prepare students for higher education. more

Andrew Hackmack and Judy Rattner | 8/4/10

Flair on ice: Ben Agosto and Tanith Belbin demonstrate their championship style. Below, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek will dazzle the audience at Nassau Coliseum with his championship form.

From Vancouver to Smucker's Stars on Ice

On the heels of a breathtaking 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the world's best skaters descend on Nassau Coliseum on Saturday, showcasing the sport and entertainment that is world-class figure skating. more

Karen Bloom | 4/14/10

2009 judicial races

The following are profiles of candidates running for seats on the Nassau County and district court. more

Stephen J. Bronner, Ariella Monti, Sari Zeidler | 10/29/09

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