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Dr. Bret Bennington with Fellow Hofstra Professor Dr. Christa Farmer, who nominated him for the Neil Miner award.

West Hempstead professor honored for years of excellence

From collecting different types of rocks and animals to gazing at the stars through a telescope, West Hempstead resident Dr. Bret Bennington has long been intrigued by the wonders of science. Now the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/10/19

Davison Avenue School students Luke Major, left, Maeve Schumacher and Kate Wolff helped to set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation last month.

Malverne students take a stand against childhood cancer

During Malverne’s Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s annual Back to School BBQ, members of Davison’s Special Forces sought to recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The … more

10/10/19

Our Lady of Lourdes Principal Kathleen Cotilletta greeted kindergartner Olivia Soliman at a meet-and-greet this summer.

Our Lady of Lourdes School principal settles into new position in Malverne

Our Lady of Lourdes School’s new principal, Kathleen Cotilletta, firmly believes in the marigold effect — a concept used in gardening in which certain vegetables and plants are placed near each … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/3/19

West Hempstead Rams running back Zadrian Budhoo scored of his two touchdowns in the first quarter during the team’s 38-36 win over the Oyster Bay Baymen on Sept. 21.

Rams win caps West Hempstead High School's homecoming

A thrilling homecoming game at West Hempstead High School on Sept. 21 ended with a Rams victory as they defeated the Oyster Bay Baymen 38-36. Homecoming festivities began with a parade from … more

10/3/19

Davison Avenue Intermediate School parents were concerned about late school buses at the start of the school year.

Late public school buses in Malverne draw ire from parents

Parents at Maurice W. Downing Primary School and Davison Avenue Intermediate School in Malverne have been displeased with bus service in the opening days of the new school year, because many students … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/26/19

Malverne School District teachers Meghan Christensen, left, Brittany Brancaccio, Alyssa Sitler, Catina Agosta, Casey Schwendel, Nyree Francis, Patricia Desormeau and Michael Cressy were granted tenure on Sept. 10.

Teachers granted tenure in Malverne

Eight teachers in the Malverne School District were granted tenure during the Board of Education’s Sept. 10 meeting. Each recipient, accompanied by family and friends, received a citation and … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/26/19

West Hempstead PTA members Kris Koprivnik, far left, Michele Thomas, PTSA co-presidents Irene Martinez and Emily Merle, third from right, and SEPTA members Tara Kushner and Theresa Walz thanked State Sen. Todd Kaminsky for helping to improve traffic safety at West Hempstead High School.

Traffic safety improvements at West Hempstead High School

The West Hempstead School District’s PTSA has brought up safety concerns over the past several months for students at the intersection of Nassau Boulevard and Johnson Lane, near the parking lot of … more

9/26/19

Sacred Heart Academy will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Sunday at 10 a.m.

Sacred Heart Academy to celebrate 70 years on Sunday

When Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead opened as the Mary Louis Academy Annex in 1949, the school had 58 students. Seventy years later, the all-girls school has a student body of more than 850. While … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/20/19

The district welcomed 15 new teachers for the 2019-20 school year with a new teacher orientation on Aug. 27.

West Hempstead School District welcomes new teachers for 2019-20 school year

The West Hempstead School District is excited to welcome 15 teachers for the 2019-20 school year. Susan Abbott joins George Washington School after spending the past three school years in the … more

9/19/19

Maurice W. Downing Principal Ed Tallon greets the students on their first day of school.

Malverne kids kick off a new school year

Kindergartners, first- and second-graders at Maurice W. Downing Primary School embarked on a new journey during their first day of school on Sept. 4. MWD Principal Ed Tallon stood at the entrance to … more

9/12/19

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