The atmosphere was somber yet celebratory on May 4, when nearly a thousand turned out at Malverne High School in a strong show of support for the second annual Relay for Life in …
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By Victoria Centrella
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5/8/12
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With three decades of experience on the District 13 Board of Education, Bill Stris is no stranger to making tough decisions. That’s just a part of the job, he says, but for Stris, who has also served on the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education for 25 years, that’s a part of the job he likes.
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By Brian Croce
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5/3/12
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“The overall theme is hope — to give people who are fighting cancer hope,” said Bill Holzapfel, a co-chairman of this year’s Relay for Life in Malverne, which will be held at Malverne High …
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Chris Engelhardt
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4/30/12
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In early January, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted against the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act because it did not include a formal environmental review to study the impact …
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Ann Friedman
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2/15/12
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Are you or veteran or do you know a veteran who’s recently returned to civilian life?
With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. …
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1/25/12
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Barely two months into the school year, District 13 officials are already planning for next year. The district held its annual Educational Planning meeting last Saturday morning, a 20-year tradition.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/23/11
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The belief that hundreds of students are illegally attending Valley Stream schools simply isn’t true, school officials said at the annual Residency Advisory Committee meeting Monday morning at Memorial Junior High School.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/10/11
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In a new “pledge” to commuters, the Long Island Rail Road promises to respond quickly and improve communication during service disruptions.
The eight-point pledge, released in draft …
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Lee Landor
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10/26/11
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The cost of a monthly Long Island Rail Road pass from West Hempstead to Manhattan is $223. From Rockville Centre, it’s $254. For that amount of money, LIRR commuters should not have to sit in …
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Lee Landor
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10/19/11
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Whether Broadway or some good old-fashioned rock 'n roll, you'll find some great music on area stages to enjoy, among this weekend's highlights.
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8/24/11
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