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A cold drizzle fell as the short, yellow school bus from the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District pulled up last Wednesday to Kennedy Airport's Hagar 17, the 80,000-square-foot storehouse for the remains of what once were the two tallest buildings in the world. more
As a busy New York City wife, mother and attorney, Stephanie Bhonslay was searching for ways to spend quality time with her family. Gardening came to mind. Her concept grew into an idea for a business: providing personal coaching in the joy and know-how of gardening. more
Kevin Denehy, a 15-year resident of Elmont, comes into the race armed with what he believes are the tools it takes to help students succeed. An Elmont parent, he said he has the tools to help the board make good decisions, both for taxpayers and students. more
Angel Camacho, 61, has had a short term on the school board — just three months. But in that short period, he said, he has learned to embrace the challenges of being a member of an educational team. more
Elmont School District's tax levy will increase by more than $46 million this year, a jump of 2.7 percent over last year. The increase will help to pay for a 2.5 percent increase in the district's total budget relative to the 2009-2010 budget. more
A charity started by four Long Island teenagers just made reading a whole lot easier for some of the children at Elmont's Gateway Youth Outreach program. Reading Reflections, a charity that collects gently used and new books, made a donation of more than 2,000 children's books at Dutch Broadway School on Friday, April 30. more
On New Jersey’s Election Day, April 20, Gov. Chris Christie wanted voters to reject school budget proposals in any districts where the unionized teachers weren’t willing to freeze their salaries for a year. more
Richard Lawrence of Merrick, a former Nassau County Family Court judge, longtime legal counsel to a state senator, and well-respected, well-loved community activist, died suddenly on April 21 of complications from a bone-marrow transplant. He was 66. more
Colorful tulips attract thousands each year to Hofstra University for one of Long Island’s enduring traditions, the Hofstra University Dutch Festival. more
The Valley Stream Central/Memorial PTSA will hold its annual Scholarship Dinner Dance and Fashion Show. on Thursday, May 6. It will take place at the Coral House, 70 Milburn Ave. in Baldwin, from 7 to 11 p.m. more
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