Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Local educators express concerns about potential loss of Title I funding and special education support as Trump aims to eliminate the Department of Education.
Aliza Brown, a 34-year-old Woodmere resident and teacher, publishes her first children's book "Rocky's Perfect Day," inspired by her childhood dog, with proceeds benefiting animal rescue.
Jacob Yamen, a Hewlett High School junior, wins New York State Stock Market Game by turning virtual $100,000 into $220,466 through strategic investing.
Elementary students combined volume mathematics and computer-aided design to create community buildings in Hewlett's annual STEM showcase, featuring mixed-ability group collaboration.
Nancy Zuckerman, co-creator of Michael's Jewelry Designs and active community member, passed away unexpectedly on New Year's Eve, leaving behind a legacy of family dedication and charitable work.
24-year-old Eddy Maday from Woodmere lands breakthrough role in Steven Soderbergh's psychological horror film "Presence," now showing in theaters nationwide.
Governor Hochul announces $252 billion budget plan to ban smartphones in New York schools starting 2025-26, with $13 million allocated for storage solutions and exceptions for special needs.
The Woodmere Education Center hosted its annual Gallery One Art Show featuring student artwork from K-12 grades, with guest artist Dan Yaccarino providing inspiration and interactive art activities.
Benjamin Halimi, a Hewlett High School senior, advances as one of 250 finalists for the $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholarship from over 105,000 applicants nationwide.
Nathaniel Lazan, co-founder of Young Israel of Hewlett and husband of Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, passed away after a life dedicated to Judaism and community service.
The Hewlett-Woodmere School District has announced the deadline for all non-public school transportation requests for the 2025-2026 school year. These requests must be returned in person or …
Emily Smukler, a Hewlett High School senior, advances as a Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalist with groundbreaking research on DNA nanostructures and molecular recognition.
Village of Lawrence presents proclamation to Ambassador Mike Huckabee at Israel Heritage event, while Mayor Nahmias announces $600,000 revenue increase at annual post-holiday celebration.
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President Trump is back, and with his return, the golden age of America has begun. After four years of economic decline, border chaos and radical leftist policies, we finally have a leader in the White House who puts America first.
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For many of us, there is a self-imposed stigma associated with working on mental health (as an essential component of overall health and wellness).
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Last month, as the semester began, I informed my students that cellphones would not be allowed in my classrooms. I said this with sympathy, understanding the world they’ve grown up in.
Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano had a part of his federal bribery conviction reversed on Feb. 13.