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Sakeenah Benjamin, front, and Nakeem Grant, at back, were among six Hofstra University graduate journalism students who mentored members of the Hempstead High School newspaper club this fall as part of a new program begun by Scott Brinton, a Hofstra adjunct professor and the Heralds’ senior editor.
Showing aspiring reporters at Hempstead High the world of journalism
This fall six Hofstra University graduate journalism students visited Hempstead High School weekly to teach members of the newspaper club about how to write news and feature articles and to introduce … more
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Delmy Valle, right, a Hempstead High School senior, is concerned about how the media treats schools like Hempstead. She believes the media needs to give the school more positive attention to help boost students’ spirits. She was joined here by Franklyn Garcia in Advanced Placement calculus class.
Focusing on the positive at Hempstead High
Hempstead High School is called a “failing school” and has been so for the past 10 years, according to the the 2015 State of New York’s Failing Schools. With a graduation rate of 37 percent … more
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Lucy Acosta, a senior at Hempstead High School, emigrated from Honduras when she was 6 years old. She had to work hard to learn English. She says she feels comfortable among students who were born abroad as well as in the U.S., but she knows that not everyone does. Her article looks at ways to unite the two groups of students.
Uniting Hempstead High School as one
A loud, screeching bell rang through the hallway of my old elementary school as I was walking to my next class. As the halls filled with students at Bethpage Elementary School, I could feel the walls closing in on me. I noticed, however, a new face I hadn't seen before. It was a new kid at school who was accompanied by a parent, struggling to navigate through the chaos. I remembered when it was my innocent face –– a 6 year-old immigrant student from Honduras. more
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East Rockaway High School graduate and Marist College sophomore Taylor Clarke, 19, is in need of a heart transplant.
East Rockaway teen waits for a new heart
When 19-year-old Taylor Clarke started her fall semester this past September at Marist College in upstate Poughkeepsie, the sophomore was looking forward to achieving her dream of becoming a special education teacher. But soon, Taylor, a 2014 graduate of East Rockaway High School, began to feel fatigued while walking to class, even having to stop and sit to take breaks. more
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The Kadima support program helps Jewish parents maneuver through the mental, physical and financial stress of a divorce.
Moving forward after divorce
Rebecca, 56, of Hewlett, said that when she told her children, who are all in their 20s, that she decided to seek a divorce a year and a half ago, their reaction was, “What took you so long?” more
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Alanna Chan, of Seaford, is pursuing a career as a dancer after being treated for an arteriovenous malformation in her head.
Her victory dance
When Alanna Chan started getting bad headaches about a year ago, it was a scary experience. Not only was she afraid it could derail her aspirations to be a successful actor and dancer, she was concerned it could threaten her life. more
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Instructor Sean Whiteman helped students during last year’s Wantagh Tech Day. This year’s program is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9.
Get your tech on
Wantagh High School will open its doors on a Saturday next month for the third annual Tech Day. Students in grades 5 and up are invited to participate in this educational opportunity which will introduce them to computer programming. more
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MacArthur High School Cheerleaders were among the volunteers who helped sort and wrap gifts for Levittown’s Adopt-A-Family program.
Levittown grants holiday wishes
The Levittown School District has become quiet adept at spreading holiday cheer. Last week, more than 150 students, staff and community members gathered in the district’s board room to put the finishing touches on the Adopt-a-Family program. more
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New York Rising has funds available for residents looking to replace damaged bulkheads, but only for applications submitted by Dec. 31.
Bulkhead funding deadline nears
Waterfront residents who have a damaged bulkhead could be eligible for funds to replace it through New York Rising, but only if they apply by the end of the year. more
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The Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps helped two victims who overdosed from heroin in separate incidents on Dec. 14.
Rescue corps saves two with Narcan
Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps first responders used Narcan, the opioid overdose antidote, to revive two victims on Dec. 14 in unrelated incidents. more
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