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Marc Hecht presented his family’s story of the Holocaust to Lawrence Elementary School students last spring.
Focusing on Holocaust education in New York public schools
There is a renewed emphasis on Holocaust education thanks to a new state law signed in August by Gov. Kathy Hochul, requiring public school district superintendents to attest in a survey that their schools are making the Holocaust part of classroom instruction. more
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We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?
One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . . more
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Fred Stroppel behind the bar in 1947 with several Stroppel tavern patrons.
Museum offers Stroppel’s ‘Last Call,’ a step back in time
Glen Cove’s North Shore Historical Museum is inviting visitors to step back in time when it recreates the iconic Stroppel’s Tavern.Visitors of the museum’s “Last Call” … more
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Nunley’s Carousel is a treasured memory for many in Nassau County and beyond, and is expected to continue influencing generations now that it’s being operated by the Long Island Children’s Museum on Uniondale’s Museum Row.
Nunley’s Carousel returns to awe new generation of riders
T hey were large mechanical carousels, populated by gorgeous wood-carved representations of horses with strong and aggressive manes, open mouths and batwing saddles. They were named after the … more
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From left, Vincent Morreale, Gary Glick of Bellmore, Robert Chiappone, and Steve Ratnoff of Bellmore all spoke of how great the honor flight trip was.
Taking their honor flight
After waiting for two years because of the coronavirus pandemic, East Meadow residents Robert Chiappone, and Vincent Morreale, both Vietnam veterans, got to take a trip in early June to the Vietnam … more
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The Oyster Bay Railroad Museum’s new mural took six visits by artist Bill McClure to complete. It was created with a cartoonish style for children and adults to appreciate.
New mural highlights O.B. railroad’s history
The Oyster Bay Railroad Museum has unveiled a new mural on the side of a building by the entrance to the rail yard. The mural, which features paintings of trains and Theodore Roosevelt, has been … more
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Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer
There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more
Julius Pearse, an activist and dignitary known throughout Nassau County, was honored for his 89th birthday last Friday at the Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County. Above, Julius with his wife, Joysetta, the museum’s former director, who died last year.
Julius Pearse throws a party
If a man is known by the company he keeps, then Julius O. Pearse is a remarkable man to know.  more
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Museum’s renovations include ongoing repairs
The Sea Cliff Village Museum has been one of the many hidden gems of the Sound-side community for nearly 50 years. Now, thanks to its ongoing renovations, museum and village officials hope that it … more
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Professional appraiser Phil Weiss, who appears on “Antiques Roadshow,” checked out Richie Hahn’s painting during a previous event.
Rockville Centre Historical Society to host Appraisal Day
The seemingly ordinary baseball card or stamp collection sitting on a shelf might actually be worth a great deal. By getting an antique or collectible appraised, its true value can be found, and often, it can be worth much more than anticipated. more
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