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On Feb. 9, EMFD volunteers from left, Aidan Finneran, Omar Benthami, and Connor and Kasey Cheswick went to a vets house to fix his fence and flags.
East Meadow Fire Department goes above and beyond to assist a Navy veteran
The members of East Meadow Fire Department are always there when people need them. But for four young firefighters, their call to service went beyond a normal, everyday emergency call. It was … more
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The Long Island Greenway, a 175-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail, is intended to encourage more Long Islanders to spend time in the natural world, on foot or by pedal power. The first phase of construction — connecting Eisenhower Park to Brentwood State Park — is set to start next year.
Connecting trails from Manhattan to Montauk
Stretching some 175 miles, the Long Island Greenway is intended to serve walkers and cyclists alike on a trail beginning in Manhattan and terminating on the east end of Montauk. The brainchild of … more
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Theodora Zavala rediscovered her passion for art in her 50s. Now at 73, she spends her days painting.
Theodora Zavala rediscovers her art
Art had always been a part of East Meadow resident Theodora Zavala’s life, but it wasn’t until her 50s that she started to focus more on her craft. Now, the retired city school teacher spends her … more
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East Meadow High School sophomore bowler Amanda Morris competed in Nassau’s All County individual championships on Feb. 11. She took home second place.
Bowling is right up her alley
Amanda Morris may only be 15, but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming one of the best youth female bowlers in Nassau County. The East Meadow High School sophomore had the best per-game average in … more
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East Meadow High School junior Jakub Brachowski checks out Naviance, software for college and career readiness.
Applying to college: students discuss what’s new and what’s not
The college application process can be one of the most stressful tasks for high school seniors. Whether it’s deciding on a college, a major, or navigating the financial aid process, it can seem … more
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Andrew Ignatiou, left, Benjamin Krieger and Ryan Monahan are the team leaders of the East Meadow High School ‘Funding the Cure’ team.
Teaming up to fight cancer
A group of East Meadow High School students will not let anything stop them from raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. On Feb. 2, their team, dubbed Funding the Cure, kicked off an … more
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Riders from East Meadow and Westbury are skeptical about whether their commute to Grand Central Madison is worth it. A downside of the terminal, they say, is the long escalator ride.
E.M., Westbury LIRR commuters weigh in on new terminal
After years of planning, construction, and deadline changes, Grand Central Madison finally opened to the public on Jan. 25. The 700,000-square-foot modern, sleek and clean station is expected to … more
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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.
Peter King debuts new opinion column
Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more
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Bianca Schiavone, left, was only 13 when her mother, Jennifer Schafer, right, died after struggling with several health conditions. Pictured here in 2017, they were very close.
A wing-eating challenge for a special cause
For one East Meadow mom, watching her stepdaughter lose her own mother was tough. So when Jessica Schiavone found out about a wing-eating contest in benefit of Camp Good Mourning — a camp that … more
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Paul Rosen was a much-loved music teacher at East Meadow High School, known best for directing the senior chorale. He died on Dec. 30.
Paul Rosen’s students ‘sang for him’
Paul Rosen’s life was filled with music, sailing, and learning. He was always true to himself, and instilled that sentiment into others. Whether it was with his family or the hundreds of students … more
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