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Jeanette Deutermann, a parent and founder of the Long Island Opt-Out Info Facebook page, has been outspoken against the state assessments for students in third- through eighth-grades.

Education in New York’s public schools has changed in recent years with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the property tax cap in 2012. Educators, board members and parents have voiced their disdain with each, but with the first round of state assessments this week, their message has grown louder. more

By Brian Croce | 4/2/14

Cold temperatures lead to an increased risk of house fires, so the American Red Cross advocates guidelines for people for enact.

Relief orgs ready if needed

Several New York-area relief organizations were staffed and ready in preparation for Thursday night’s snowstorm, but as of Friday afternoon haven’t been needed much. more

By Brian Croce | 1/3/14

Kyle Bergin bundled up and shoveled snow on Central Avenue in Lynbrook.

Lynbrook slammed with snow

Many Lynbrook residents have moved out of the “hunker-down” phase of the year’s first major snowstorm and are now shoveling, snow-blowing and playing in the light, white snow. more

By Brian Croce | 1/3/14

The American Red Cross has mobilized volunteers in preparation of tonight's blizzard warning.

Red Cross geared up for blizzard, offers guidelines

As Long Island residents prepare for the first major snowfall of the season, so too are relief organizations across the area. The American Red Cross has placed volunteers on alert and is prepared to … more

By Brian Croce | 1/2/14

Centre Avenue Elementary School nurse Alice Calabrese trained Herald reporter Brian Croce how to administer epinephrine. Principal Timothy Silk is one of the many educators in the school who has been trained as well.

Food allergies a focus for school officials

This story is the fourth in series about food allergies in children. For other installments, visit liherald.com and search “food allergies.” The recent rise in food allergies among children … more

By Brian Croce | 11/20/13

Food allergy cases have risen in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The graph at right depicts the percentage of children with specific food allergies.

What causes food allergies?

Third in a series. The number of people with potentially deadly food allergies in the U.S. has risen steadily in recent years, and according to Food Allergy Research & Education, as many as 15 … more

By Brian Croce | 11/6/13

Vincent O'Connell, left, and Theo Franks, both 11, are sixth graders at Our Lady of Peace School in Lynbrook with potentially deadly food allergies.

The children chime in: Dealing with food allergies

Touching the wrong container or tasting the wrong food could have devastating consequences for the millions of people in the United States with food allergies. According to Food Allergy Research & Education, nearly 6 million children have food allergies in the country and an estimated 9 million adults. more

By Brian Croce | 10/31/13

A growing number of parents are caring for children with food allergies, including many in Lynbrook. From left are Kristine Franks, Jean Reid, Susan Kelly and her daugter Elaine, and Christine Weston.

Dangers lurking in lunchboxes

ynbrook resident Dina Prato has two boys, ages 5 and 3, who have peanut and tree nut allergies. Every morning, as she puts her oldest son, Dante, on the bus to the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center, Dina hands a prescribed EpiPen — used to inject epinephrine — to the bus matron in case Dante has an allergic reaction before he even gets to school. When there’s a substitute matron, Dina must drive her son to school. more

By Brian Croce | 10/16/13

The New York Islanders opened training camp on Sept. 12 in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The team is moving into the arena in 2015.

Islanders open training camp in Brooklyn

The New York Islanders took to the ice on Sept. 12, beginning training camp with shooting and skating drills in their soon-to-be home at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. more

By Brian Croce | 9/19/13

Rendering of proposed movie theater to replace UA Lynbrook 6 on Merrick Road

Coming attraction?

A plan to demolish the UA Lynbrook 6 movie theater on Merrick Road and build a much larger theater complex in its place was presented to the public at a village board meeting on Aug. 12. The proposed multiplex, which would have 15 screens and 3,161 seats, would be built where the current theater stands, expanding into the Regal Entertainment Group-owned parking lot just west of the existing structure. more

By Brian Croce | 8/21/13

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