Beach safety on Long Island is crucial. Lifeguards, trained to handle emergencies and rescues, protect beachgoers. Investing in their resources enhances public safety.
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6/7/24
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On clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah.
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By Ilana Greenberg
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9/21/23
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Rhame Avenue Elementary School in the East Rockaway school district welcomed students and faculty back for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Students and staff are anticipating another …
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9/8/23
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The Lynbrook Summer Playground wrapped up an exciting six weeks with a showcase of skills and unity.
The Summer Playground talent show marked the culmination of a season of fun had by …
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8/27/23
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Between long warm days, no school, and more freedom than ever, there’s no season a kid loves more than summer — that is, if they have something to do. Lynbrook and East …
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By Nicole Formisano
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8/20/23
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Two recent baseball events caused fond memories to come charging back, while reinforcing the inter-generational hold that New York baseball has on my family.
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8/3/23
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As sprinkler systems are running and swimming pools are filling up, residents have an opportunity to put water conservation practices into play, ensuring that water pressure will not wane …
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By Jordan Vallone
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7/30/23
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There won’t be a “summer slide” for these East Rockaway students. The Summer Climb program is in full swing, with 1st through 11th graders honing their academic skills and …
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By Nicole Formisano
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7/30/23
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Summer leaves some school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school.
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7/13/23
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State taxpayers remain mostly blinded by educational obfuscations like the high school graduation rate.
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By Mark Nolan
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3/9/23
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