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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

A Passover message: There is always something good

In every bad situation, there is also always something good that comes of it. The Talmudic character Nachum Ish Gamzu is famous, in Jewish tradition, for seeing the silver lining in … more

4/8/20

Sh’or Yoshuv Institute in Lawrence, which donated 25 ventilators to the Northwell Health System, is a possible location for an ad hoc hospital.

Sh’or Yoshuv Institute in Lawrence could be a makeshift hospital

Sh’or Yoshuv Institute, an Orthodox Jewish school in Lawrence, donated 25 ventilators to the Northwell Health System, and its Cedar Lawn Avenue building has been proposed as a possible location for an ad hoc hospital where mild cases of Covid-19 could be treated. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/8/20

A rendering of the proposed rental units, along with one of the pools.

IDA gives developer green light for Long Beach Superblock project

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to a proposal by Garden City developer Engel Burman to build a major development of condominiums and apartments … more

By Darwin Yanes | 4/8/20

Gerard Beleckas, the Lynbrook School District’s assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment, praised parents, staff members and students for adapting well to remote learning

Lynbrook, East Rockaway students, teachers and staff adapt to remote learning

With Gov. Andrew Cuomo mandating that schools and non-essential businesses remain closed through April 29, remote learning continues to be the “new normal” for Lynbrook and East Rockaway students, staff members and parents. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/7/20

School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1.

Franklin Square, Elmont budget votes delayed until June

After school board members and district officials spent months trying to plan out their budgets for the 2020 - 21 school year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order on April 3 delaying budget … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/7/20

The state Regents Exams have been suspended for the 2019 – 20 school year.

June Regents exam canceled for 2019 - 20 school year

The New York State Board of Regents passed a series of measures on April 6 aimed at easing the burden on school districts during the coronavirus epidemic, including the suspension of Regents exams … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/7/20

Coronavirus cases surpassed 15,600 in Nassau County as of Monday afternoon. County Executive Laura Curran and Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed the need for social distancing.

Gov.: Schools, 'non-essential' businesses must stay closed until April 29

On Monday, Governor Cuomo ordered schools and non-essential businesses to remain closed until April 29 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Previously, they were to close until April 15. At … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/6/20

Nicole Evangelista missed out on her last season as a lacrosse player for Western Connecticut State University.

Franklin Square, Elmont high school and college seniors share their experiences

Nick Scardamaglia was looking forward to coaching varsity baseball at H. Frank Carey during his senior year, and finally beating rival Garden City. Elmont Memorial High School senior Ogden Touissant, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/4/20

The Rockville Centre Board of Education held a virtual meeting April 2, updating the public on changes due to the new distance learning format.

Rockville Centre School Board meets virtually

The Rockville Centre Board of Education and administration came together on Thursday, April 2, for a different type of public work session: a virtual videoconference, live streamed to the public. more

By Jill Nossa | 4/3/20

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