Long Island lost an American icon with the passing of Baldwin resident Bob Beckwith last week. The image of Beckwith standing with President George W. Bush amid the ruins of the World Trade Center days after the Sept. 11 attacks will forever personify America’s unyielding courage and quiet determination in the face of horrific tragedy and massive challenge.
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By Peter King
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2/16/24
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The American Jewish Committee recently released its annual State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report, which revealed that 63 percent of American Jews say the status of Jews in the U.S. is “less secure than a year ago” — a 22-percentage-point increase in just one year, and a 32-point increase over two years.
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By Eric Post and Bob Vecchio
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3/29/24
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Clarke returned some impact players from a 15-win team that reached the Nassau Class A softball championship series last spring and also has a new coach with former bench boss Rachel Barry now …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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4/7/24
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The Valley Stream community collected vital toiletry items for homeless and poverty-stricken veterans in an event that kicked off at Wheeler Avenue Elementary School and ended at Valley Stream …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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5/17/24
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Valley Stream board bids Antun farewell
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Valley Stream Mayor Joanne Antun presided over her last village board meeting on Monday night, a work session and budget discussion in the Village Hall board room.
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3/30/11
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Inwood native Robert Martin brought his video camera when he returned to his hometown after Hurricane Sandy to help document the damage that his neighbors and friends’ houses sustained for insurance purposes but once the camera started rolling, he knew he had to share the stories he captured.
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By Ann Friedman
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12/5/12
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Close to a dozen couples who were severely affected by Hurricane Sandy came from the Town of Hempstead's south shore to Island Park to renew their wedding vows on Valentine's Day. Town Supervisor …
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2/14/13
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In response to the appearance of three sinkholes in Lido Beach, Baldwin, and Oceanside over the past two months, Legislator Debra Mulé unites with Baldwin community leaders and …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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8/7/23
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Josel Castillo certainly is making up for some lost time in a hurry. After missing his freshman season due to family reasons and being hobbled with an injury in 2022, the Sewanhaka junior …
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By Michael Lewis
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9/25/23
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On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, stating that race cannot be a consideration and ordering institutions of higher learning . . .
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By George Santos
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10/12/23
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