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Central High School valedictorian Luke Demas, center, and salutatorian Brian Sinko, right, are joined by Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich. The two seniors have known each other since their days attending Wheeler Avenue School.

Long-time friends top Central’s senior class

Luke Demas and Brian Sinko have known each other since they were first graders at Wheeler Avenue School. Twelve years later, they graduate as the top two members of Valley Stream Central High School’s class of 2012. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/7/12

Central grads look to the future

Out of Valley Stream’s three high schools, the most students who will hear their names called on June 22 for graduation will be from Central. Many of these students have been a part of Valley Stream schools their entire educational careers, but in a few short weeks they will each move on to new experiences. more

By Brian Croce | 6/7/12

Central High School seniors gathered on the front steps during the annual pre-prom festivities last Friday afternoon.

Central seniors step out in style

Central High School hosted its annual pre-prom festivities on June 1. As couples arrived in their limos and buses, they walked down the red carpet to loud cheers and applause from family and friends. more

6/6/12

Flying high: The renowned U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron joins the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor in the skies over Jones Beach this weekend.

Soaring over Jones Beach

For many Long Islanders, the unofficial kickoff to summer fun begins with a trip to Jones Beach to watch those amazing aerial maneuvers that take over the sky during the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show on Saturday and Sunday. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/23/12

The Flexitoon Puppets in 'Hamlin' on Saturday.

Flexitoon Puppets present 'Hamlin' this weekend

The colorful Flexitoon Puppets, the acclaimed puppet ensemble, visits Nassau County Museum of Art this weekend. Also it's time for North Shore Animal League's annual Pet Adoptathon, along with a concert celebrating Schubert performed by pianist Olga Vinokur. more

5/2/12

George Rand, a Franklin Square resident, is a retired engineering manager and university instructor. He also served with the U.S. Army in the Southwest Pacific during World War II.

Public schools: who’s in charge?

In his budget address, Governor Andrew Cuomo highlighted his two key initiatives for New York State — reducing public-sector pension costs, and implementing an evaluation system for schoolteachers. Gov. Cuomo is the state’s top executive, elected by the people, so who’s supporting his plans? It’s the state’s public workers unions and the teachers’ union — they are suing the governor in court. Did anyone elect the unions to be in charge of the state’s pension and school systems? more

By George Rand | 2/7/12

Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2012-13 budget proposal last week.

Cuomo reveals 2012-13 budget plan

Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2012-13 Executive Budget and Reform Plan, which he says will close the $2 billion budget gap and increase state aid to schools and municipalities. … more

Alex Costello | 1/25/12

A Long Island Index survey found that resident's are increasingly dissatisfied with the direction of Nassau and Suffolk.

Long Island Index issues a challenge

Long Island has incredible potential. It can either become a modern, innovation-spurring suburban area with high-paying jobs, or it can wallow and fade away into obscurity. That was the general … more

Alex Costello | 1/25/12

It'll be an interesting year for columnists — and readers

2012 will be a challenging year for any columnist who takes his or her job seriously. more

1/12/12

What I know now that I didn't know then

Think about what you know now, January 2012, that you didn’t know a year ago. more

1/5/12

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