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Several District 13 residents spoke up against raises for the three assistant superintendents at the July 5 Board of Education re-organization meeting. These salary increases, residents said, should not be given out in tough financial times when others are making sacrifices. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/13/11

After a two-year standstill, the West Hempstead Education Association (shown in March 2010 protesting stalled contract negotiations) reached a tentative settlement agreement with the Board of Education.

Union, BOE agree to settle contract

A prolonged standstill that has left West Hempstead teachers working without a contract for two years is nearing an end. Following the release of a report filed by a state-appointed fact-finder, … more

By Lee Landor | 5/4/11

Last year the Purple Heart Pups held a family festival and 3K walk to raise funds for veterans organizations. They will do it again on May 7.

Walk a dog, raise some money

The National Amputation Foundation, a Malverne-based nonprofit that caters to amputee veterans, will join the Purple Heart Pups next month to raise funds for veterans. Lisa Sciano founded the Pups … more

By Svenja van den Woldenberg | 4/20/11

United Church nursery students held a trike-a-thon.

Rockville Centre's youngest hold trike-a-thon

Students in the United Church Nursery School participated in a Trike-A-Thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. more

9/29/10

Maple Pointe resident Ruth Klein, center, holds a check for $1,096. She is flanked by Safiya Kampbell and Helen Galaiza, Maurer Foundation representatives.

Maple Pointe raises $1,100 for breast cancer education

Residents of Maple Point Assisted Living, 260 Maple Avenue, has raised over $1,100 for the Maurer Foundation, a Mineola-based non-profit organization specializing in breast health education. more

8/12/10

Generous donors fund fireworks

New sponsorship opportunities attracted more than 20 local companies, organizations and families who contributed $500 to $5,000 for the village's annual fireworks celebration, to be held in Centennial Park at Mill River on Saturday night. more

Katherine Kollitides | 7/7/10

Rockville Centre Conservancy hits its goal

With help from local businesses and generous individuals alike, the Rockville Centre Conservancy has gathered the necessary $25,000 for the village's annual fireworks celebration at Mill River/Centennial Park on July 10. more

Katherine Kollitides | 6/30/10

Mrs. Carol Lombardi's morning class. In the bottom row seated, from left are Julia Basile, Isabella Carrano, Kate Connors, Matthew Kalin and Dylan Durand. In the middle row kneeling, are Kristen Lomuto, Melissa Panin, Aidan Mandato, Callie O'Connell, Jacob Lennon and Samantha Piscatelli. In the back row standing are head teachher Carol Lombardi, Jack McNally, Christopher Lucchesi, Jack Mayerhofer, Thomas McCarthy, Ryan Mayerhofer, Kathleen Mooney, Alice Araneo, Brigid McElderry and assistant teacher Teresa Cantwell.

Little hearts, big change at St. Mark's

Preschoolers at St. Mark’s Cooperative Nursery School learned that small things, and small people can make a difference in helping out in times of crisis. The 2-5-year olds participated in the … more

6/2/10

Character Counts committee members welcomed author Joseph A. Califano, Jr. as their guest speaker. Califano, third from left, is the author of “How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid.” Pictured from left are co-chairs Michael Hawxhurst and Sheila Dillon; Califano; co-chair Andrea Duncliffe; Kathy Reid, Karen Mertz, Jayne Paskoff, Jane Ceylan and Judith Shenkman.

'How to Raise a Drug-free Kid'

Lynbrook’s Character Counts Committee welcomed guest speaker Joseph A. Califano, Jr., 78, to an open forum on Mar. 2 at the Marion Street Elementary School to speak about his book “How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid.” The event attracted more than 200 concerns parents, educators and residents. more

Mary Malloy | 3/24/10

5Towns Community Chest brings in money for local needy families in need

The Five Towns Community Chest recently held its first annual “Holiday Fund for Families in Need” in an effort to address the economic hardships facing clients serviced by the fund-raising organization's member agencies. The fund helped raise $7,500 that were dispersed to 30 needy families in the South Shore area. more

1/13/10

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