SEE PHOTOS: Kids of Malverne, West Hempstead all smiles for school year
Malverne Mules and West Hempstead Rams started the new school year last week, on Sept. 5, with big smiles. Whether they were brand-new kindergarteners or third-grade pros, all students couldn’t …
Crossroads Farm has new bee garden, courtesy Girl Scout Maya Cullen-Conyers
Crossroads Farm is buzzing about their new bee garden, thanks to Girl Scout Maya Cullen-Conyers' Gold Award.
Maurice W. Downing welcomes new principal, Erik Walter
The kindergarteners of Maurice W. Downing Primary School are starting a new school this year — and they’re not the only ones. Erik Walter, the new principal of Downing, is also a new …
SEE PHOTOS: Cold Spring Harbor Band comes to Malverne
Scenes from Westwood Park
The Summer Concert Series, hosted by Malverne Village, is “Movin’ Out.” The final installation, at Westwood Park on Aug. 31, saw the Cold Spring Harbor Band return to Malverne to …
A dedication to fallen NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller
The Franklin Square school district honored the memory and service of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, a former John Street School alumnus, with a bench dedication ceremony on Aug. 27.
Jill Valli honored by The Nicholas Center
You may not know the name Jill Valli, but she has touched the lives of everyone in Malverne over the past decade, serving as village clerk. But her service goes beyond the village: Jill and her …
West Hempstead Boy Scouts save a life mid-flight
Isaac Samuelson, 17, of West Hempstead’s Boy Scout Troop 613, was looking forward to napping on his flight home. He wasn’t expecting to help save a life. …
PHOTOS! 'Risky Business' comes to Malverne
All summer, neighbors across Malverne have been treated to free local concerts organized by the village. “Risky Business,” a seven-piece band, delighted their audiences with their …
The Pride of Malverne marching band tunes up for season
The “Pride of Malverne” is getting an early start to the season. The aptly-named marching band, 125 members strong, has been practicing at Malverne High School to prepare for the upcoming …
PHOTOS! ‘Water Day’ made a splash at Malverne summer camp
Children and teens from throughout Malverne enjoyed this year’s Summer Recreation Program, which culminated in a celebratory splash on August 15. The camp’s “Water Day” …
Editorial
Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
The return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.
Columnist
The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
Columnist
Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Enhancing education through accessible transportation
In the Village of Hempstead, the largest village in the country, the Hempstead Union Free School District has never had districtwide busing.