Last week I returned from my second Burning Man festival, the annual weeklong gathering in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The impromptu city created by 70,000 people camping and RV’ing on the vast, flat former lakebed was a little dizzying the first time, but this year I did some ruminating on what the event is about and why I take part.
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By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com
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9/16/15
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I drove to Ferguson, Mo. 12 days after the grand jury’s decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson sparked protests and worse. I’d grown frustrated with the scenes of the worst of it replaying …
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By Micah Danney
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2/18/15
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With the village election just two months away, three residents officially announced their candidacies on Monday for mayor and trustee. Marty Zirpolo, Johanna David-Young and Ingrid Izaguirre will …
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By Micah Danney
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1/14/15
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A Valley Stream Central High School District administrator will assume a position with the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County, the agency announced on January 6.
Tracey A. …
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By Micah Danney
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1/14/15
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A comedy directed by a Valley Stream man is airing on Showtime through February. “The Newest Pledge,” a film about a fraternity that initiates a baby, will air 12 times and be available On Demand …
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By Micah Danney
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1/14/15
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Three students were elected recently to the Willow Road School Student Council. Deanna Cona was elected president, Tyler McGoey was elected vice president and Rebecca Testani was elected …
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By Micah Danney
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1/14/15
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The Valley Stream Board of Trustees honored the Central Streamers dance team on Monday for their performance at the Orange Bowl, presenting the team with a citation and each member with a …
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By Micah Danney
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1/14/15
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The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is hosting its annual exhibit of local kids’ LEGO projects, to run until January 29.
“Some of them don’t understand the concept that they won’t have …
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By Micah Danney
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1/7/15
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Central High School’s kickline team returned from Miami last week with new friends, new techniques and a world-class experience under their belts, according to coach Michelle Maci.
“It was a …
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By Micah Danney
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1/7/15
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The District 13 Board of Education appointed four district residents on December 16 to serve on the Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) Budget Advisory Committee.
Residents Jennifer …
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By Micah Danney
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1/7/15
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