Almost every morning since July, a giant inflatable rat and Local 66 union workers have been seen outside the high school, with some parents speculating that the ongoing protest is over two non-union …
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By Nakeem Grant
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8/29/19
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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Aug. 14 that Ahkhazyah Wright, of Roosevelt, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder and other charges related to a 2017 …
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By Nakeem Grant
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8/22/19
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Malverne High School alumnus David Coonan had the idea of directing an alumni musical for about four or five years, but on Aug. 10, his vision will finally come to life. Malverne’s alumni will …
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By Nakeem Grant
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8/1/19
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Longtime West Hempstead resident Raymond LaCasse was just 18 years old when Japanese fighter planes attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The airstrike, which drew the United …
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By Nakeem Grant
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8/1/19
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Children of all ages got to shoot hoops with NBA star Enes Kanter during a free basketball clinic at Island Garden in West Hempstead last Sunday. More than 200 boys and girls did layup drills and …
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By Nakeem Grant
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8/1/19
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Behavioral health disorders have become more prevalent in the United States over the past decade, according to a recent study by FAIR Health, a nonprofit organization that collects data for health …
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By Nakeem Grant
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7/25/19
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The first words that astronaut Neil Armstrong spoke on the moon are ingrained in the minds of most Americans, whether they remember the historic moment or not: “That’s one small step for [a] man, …
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By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso
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7/25/19
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The Long Island Breakfast Club, in collaboration with the Long Island Way, has started a new club to help middle-aged people share their stories. Last month, they formed the Long Island Writers’ …
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By Nakeem Grant
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7/11/19
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When Our Lady of Lourdes School Principal Mary Murphy arrived at the school in 2009, the Yankees won the World Series. A decade later, Murphy, a diehard fan, believes that this year’s team will win …
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By Nakeem Grant
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7/11/19
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Filling empty storefronts and building interest in community development were the main topics of discussion at the West Hempstead Community Support Association’s public forum on June 20 at West …
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By Nakeem Grant
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7/4/19
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