Two more Valley Stream school districts have signed on to purchased gasoline from the village, a move expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars per year.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/11/12
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It’s the end of an era at Brooklyn Avenue School. After 12 years playing the Easter bunny for the annual egg hunt, Janice Fiore is hanging up her rabbit suit.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/11/12
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Carey girls’ lacrosse lost seven seniors from a team that finished in third place in their conference a year ago. With two seniors and 13 underclassmen comprising the 2012 roster, some growing pains are expected for an athletic, yet very young squad.
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By Andrew McClure
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4/10/12
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Local resident Marie Barret, the first-time author of the children’s book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding,” which focuses on hurricane safety and preparedness, was celebrated by dozens of locals on March 30, in Franklin Square.
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By Jackie Nash
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4/10/12
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Dozens of local residents attended a candlelight vigil in memory of Trayvon Martin on April 3, at Elmont Road Park in North Valley Stream, held by the Elmont Cardinals sports club.
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By Jackie Nash
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4/10/12
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Dr. Seuss’s “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish” has been a staple of children’s literature since its publication in 1960. The book’s ceaseless rhymes and colorful illustrations present an easy and fun way to introduce children to reading.
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David Weingrad
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4/9/12
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Nearly two years ago, three Kennedy High School students –– Samantha Finkel, Ross Iscowitz and Jordan Horowitz –– had an idea. They wanted to start a tutoring business so they could educate their peers in a variety of subjects. They put their plan into action during their junior year, but instead of keeping the profits, they sent part of the proceeds to the American Cancer Society, and thus, Tutors for a Cure was born.
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David Weingrad
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4/9/12
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School officials said that Long Beach High School will reopen on April 16 when students return for classes following spring recess, saying that as workers continue to remove a ceiling that …
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Anthony Rifilato
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4/9/12
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Bingo! at South High School
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On Friday, March 23, the screams of “Bingo” permeated South Hall at Valley Stream South High School as the Parents Club, PTSA and SEPTA joined forces for its annual supermarket sweeps fundraiser.
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By Anne Marie Allocca
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4/6/12
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The East Meadow Kiwanis Club met up with local youth service organizations at W. T. Clarke High School to sort collected food into baskets for families that would not have had the funds to put together an Easter or Passover dinner.
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4/6/12
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