Peninsula Kiwanis serves up civic service

Christmas Dream Breakfast supports holiday giving

From the bacon, hash browns, sausages and pancakes that sizzled on two griddles to the bagels, Dunkin’ Donuts and cakes that accompanied them at the annual Peninsula Kiwanis Club Christmas Dream Breakfast, the aroma of community service was in the fall air.

Study: 92% of L.I. teachers are white

Greater staffing diversity would benefit all students, education experts say

Ninety-two percent of Long Island public-school teachers are white. In nearly two-thirds of Long Island schools, there are no black teachers. In more than two-fifths of them, there are no Latino teachers. And most children grow up in segregated communities that divide along school district lines.

Water main work in Cedarhurst

A water main will be replaced on Washington Avenue in Cedarhurst beginning on Saturday, Oct. 12, New York American Water officials said. Washington Avenue at the intersection of Pearsall Avenue will be closed between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Where to vote (early) in Nassau County

Election Day is a little less than four weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, Nassau County residents can vote during a nine-day period before Nov. …