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West Hempstead native Ann Koffsky’s new children’s activity book, “Frogs in the Bed,” offers children the chance to explore the Jewish tradition of Passover through games, songs and crafts.
W.H. author illustrates first Passover in children’s book
When Passover officially begins on April 14 this year, Ann Koffsky, 42, a West Hempstead-based illustrator and writer, hopes that plenty of young children will learn about the holiday’s … more
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Honor Society members enthralled Chestnut Street students with a good book.
Take a look — it’s in a book
Members of the West Hempstead High School Honor Society recently visited Chestnut Street School and read to kindergartners as part of the school’s Read Across America program. more
Farewell to two accomplished public servants
In an era when too many politicians seem to be focused primarily on staying in office, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has announced that she will be stepping down, and State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. has already done so. more
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, announced on Tuesday that he would step down as of 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to become chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Senator Fuschillo stepping down
In a New Year’s Eve surprise, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a popular Republican from Merrick, announced that he would step down at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to become chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. more
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"Plaza Theatrical Productions stages "I Do! I Do!" in Bellmore on Sunday,
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more
Mangano is sending Nassau County back to the bad old days
I’ve been reading former U.S. Sen. Al D’Amato’s last few columns, extolling the virtues of Republican County Executive Ed Mangano. more
Victoria Hanson helps clean up Halls Pond Park in West Hempstead.
Eagle Scouts get their hands dirty at Halls Pond Park
Boy Scout Troop 240 of West Hempstead gathered at Hall’s Pond Park on July 28 for a clean-up project. more
District Court Judge Joy Watson, from left, Robert and Laura Hesselbach, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell, Eagle Scout Honoree Eric J. Hesselbach, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos and Liana and Christian Hesselbach.
W.H. Eagle Scout earns recognition from officials
County Clerk Maureen O’Connell and Comptroller George Maragos joined Boy Scout Troop 240 to award Eric J. Hesselbach of West Hempstead with a County Citation in recognition of his achievements at … more
With legal immigration must come border security
One of the more contentious issues in this country over the past decade has been immigration reform. In last year’s presidential election, Mitt Romney garnered only 27 percent of the Hispanic vote as a result of the failure by the Republican Party to pass an immigration overhaul bill that would make it easier for immigrants to gain citizenship. more
Finding beauty beyond America's borders
Squads of muscled police officers in slate-colored jumpsuits crowded together on the sidewalk as we made our way up Stamboliiski Boulevard in Sofia, Bulgaria, on June 23, two days after we touched down in the country’s capital. more
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