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Art students at Sewanhaka High School, pictured here, recently began receiving higher-tech lessons, thanks to a recent technology grant for which two staff members applied.

High-tech art lessons at Sewanhaka funded through grant

Sewanhaka High School art students recently began receiving higher-tech lessons, thanks to a recent technology grant awarded to the school — one of only 10 in the nation to receive the award. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/4/11

Covert Avenue School is part of the Elmont Union Free School District, which spends between $35,000 and $40,000 annually to investigate suspicious addresses.

Local schools work to catch address scams

School districts nationwide are required to deal with a growing problem: address fraud. Local schools are no exception. However, local districts have different approaches to catching students who are attending school illegally — and taking from taxpayers. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/19/11

Sewanhaka's Gina Ragona, left, and Lawrence's Melany Rodriguez eye a loose ball.

Sewanhaka squeaks past Lawrence

An offensive onslaught keyed by first-half goals from senior midfielder Sabrina Orologio and sophomore forward Sabrina Spiridigliozzi propelled Sewanhaka to a 2-1 win over Lawrence. more

Eric Holden | 10/11/11

American Family Restaurant, located on New Hyde Park in Franklin Square, will be celebrating its one-year anniversary of opening on Oct. 1.

Celebrating a year in Franklin Square

With a red, white and blue décor, American Family Restaurant is a patriotic Franklin Square staple. In addition to its design, the restaurant stays true to its American theme by offering a variety of appetizers and courses that are traditional to the United States. more

By Kat Teurfs | 9/27/11

Emma Larrea, left, and Alisha Carrion tried to keep dry as they walked into the Washington School in Franklin Square.

Local students head back to school

Students from the Sewanhaka Central High, Franklin Square Union Free and Elmont Union Free school districts all entered new classrooms on Sept. 7, for the 2011-12 school year. more

By Jackie Nash | 9/13/11

Local English Language Arts and Math test scores.

Local ELA, math scores vary

Before students in the Sewanhaka Central High, Franklin Square Union Free and Elmont Union Free school districts headed back to school for the 2011-12, state test scores assessing 3rd- to 8th-grade students’ English Language Arts and math scores from the 2010-11 school year were released. Locally, the results — released by the New York State Education Department in August — vary widely. more

By Jackie Nash | 9/13/11

New faculty at the Elmont Union Free School District for the 2011-12 school year.

Pick up your books, backpacks and ball-point pens

Students from the Sewanhaka Central High, Franklin Square Union Free and Elmont Union Free school districts will enter their new classrooms today, Sept. 7. So what’s in store for the 2011-12 school year? more

By Jackie Nash | 9/1/11

Joanne Mazzeo, of Elmont, was recently named the Elmont Memorial Library Board of Trustees' new president.

Mazzeo named pres. of Elmont Memorial Library

At the Elmont Memorial Library Board of Trustees’ Reorganization Meeting July 21, Joanne Mazzeo was named the board’s new president. Mazzeo, an Elmont resident for nearly 30 years, was first elected to the board in 2007 to fill the remaining three years of Brian Lynn’s vacated seat. She served that three-year term — two years as vice president — and ran again in 2010, winning a five-year term. more

By Jackie Nash | 8/17/11

Local administrator named Nassau County poet laureate

Since elementary school, lifelong New Hyde Park resident Linda Opyr, 58, has been devoted to poetry, and that dedication recently paid off. On June 12, Opyr was named poet laureate of Nassau … more

By James Fitz Gerald | 7/13/11

Inga Krevatas, a Franklin Square resident, spoke to the Sewanhaka Central High School District about it's autism program on July 12.

Parents speak up for autism

Seven years ago, Franklin Square resident Inga Krevatas helped create the first-ever autism program for the Franklin Square Union Free School District. Krevatas' twin daughters, Sophia and Alexa, were born with autism, and she wanted to ensure they received specialized teaching in their home district — not outside of it. more

By Jackie Nash | 7/13/11

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