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Cuomo and Skelos get it right
On Feb. 1, Governor Cuomo delivered his first budget address. It was a no-holds-barred speech in which he admitted that years of dysfunction and mismanagement has driven our state into “functional bankruptcy.” more
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Lisa Hallett’s first-grade class at the Fulton School in Hempstead enjoyed its visit to the dentist at the Cradle of Aviation on Feb. 4.
A fun trip to the dentist at the Cradle of Aviation
A group of local dentists volunteered last week to help get kids on their way to building healthy teeth.  Seventy-five dentists from the Nassau County Dental Society, with the help of … more
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The West Hempstead Board of Education is attempting to be more interactive with community residents. Seated, from left, Vice President Walter Ejnes, President Pamela Lotito and James Mariano. Standing, from left, Rudolph Schindler, Cynthia Di Miceli, Carole Rilling and Tony Brita.
Opening the lines of communication
Want to know what the West Hempstead Board of Education is up to? Well, they want you to know. At a special business meeting on Jan. 25, board member Cynthia Di Miceli raised the possibility of … more
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West Hempstead High School Principal Frank Viteritti and art department Director Julia Healy accepted a $4,475 check from Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant. The high school will purchase two MacBook Pros with the money.
High school art dept. to use grant for laptops
The West Hempstead High School department of Related Arts will soon purchase two MacBook Pro laptops for use by students, thanks to a $4,475 grant from Lowe’s home improvement … more
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The West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club is unhappy with the West Hempstead school board's vote on use of school fields by an outside group.
Soccer brawl: Youth sports shift sparks controversy over field use
Soccer has caused a stir in West Hempstead, and some residents feel they’ve been kicked in the face. The West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club lost enough members over the summer to disable two … more
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The commissioners of the Lakeview and West Hemsptead fire districts requested school-tax discounts for their members. The Board of Ed rejected the request.
Board of Ed rejects fire commissioners' tax break request
The West Hempstead Board of Education recently voted down a request by the commissioners of the West Hempstead and Lakeview fire districts that their members receive patrial school-tax exemptions, … more
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The Malverne Teachers' Association is getting antsy over its expired contract. Shown are executive board members, from left, Michele Malone, Joe Eaderosa, President Michelle Thomson, Marguerite Robles and Cynthia Thorp.
Teachers get antsy over expired contract
Much like their West Hempstead counterparts, teachers in the Malverne school district are getting antsy about working with an expired contract. Whereas the West Hempstead teachers’ union … more
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West Hempstead High School sophomore Pierre Leconte Jr. with Principal Frank Viteritti and English Department Director Kathleen O’Farrell.
School unity is rewarding, and $200 doesn't hurt
Hofstra University awarded the West Hempstead school district $200 for submitting a student essay on “Celebrating Suburban Diversity” to its high school writing contest, co-sponsored with … more
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Malverne taxpayers approve $14.1 mil school bond vote
Malverne taxpayers passed Propositions 1 and 2 on Tuesday, effectively approving a $14.1 million educational and facilities bond put forth by the Malverne Union Free School District's Board of … more
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The West Hempstead school district's math department is devising a plan to increase state test scores.
W.H. math department devising new formula for success
In response to a drop in scores on last year’s state math exams, the math department at the West Hempstead school district is working with teachers and school administrators to devise a plan … more
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