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Malverne High School is the centerpiece of the school system.

Before its schools open their doors on Sept. 9, the Malverne district has already begun focusing on lifting one of them from among the state’s lowest academic rankings. One month after … more

By Emily Webb | 9/3/13

Griffith, right, with lifelong friend and Oceanside resident Ron Ross as they saluted the crowd at the International Boxing Hall of Fame Parade in 2007.

A fighter, in and out of the ring

Six-time world boxing champion Emile Griffith — who captured both professional welterweight and middleweight boxing titles and saw plenty of adversity over the course of a 20-year career — died … more

By Emily Webb | 8/6/13

If granted by the court, Genti's petition would have set aside the board’s decision and restored all of her duties on the board.

Court denies Genti’s petition against Malverne board

The New York State Supreme Court has denied a petition filed against the Malverne school district by Gina Genti — a Malverne mother who served as a Board of Education trustee for four years, until … more

By Emily Webb | 7/31/13

Malverne resident named adjutant of NY State American Legion

The American Legion in New York State recently announced the appointment of a new adjutant in nearly three decades to James W. Casey of Malverne. Casey will succeed Adjutant Richard M. Pedro — a … more

7/30/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

Marguerite Izzo received the Lowell Milken Center Fellowship as a result of her dedication to teaching through project-based learning assignments, one of which she will launch with her students in the next school year.

Davison teacher selected for fellowship

Marguerite Izzo, a fifth-grade teacher at Davison Avenue Intermediate School, has been awarded the prestigious Lowell Milken Center Fellowship. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of merit to … more

7/9/13

Bill aims to fix ‘pay-to-play’ contracts

Lisa Tyson, the Long Island Progressive Coalition’s director, has suggested a number of reforms to limit campaign contributions to elected leaders from companies that do business with the government. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 6/13/13

Why bother governing when you can hunt for scandals?

There are all kinds of words that come to mind when we talk about our federal government and how it functions. more

6/6/13

David Feller, North Merrick superintendent

North Merrick schools chief to lead Nassau superintendents, advise state

North Merrick School District Superintendent David Feller will become president of the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents on June 1. With the position, he will also assume a spot on the Commissioner’s Advisory Council of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, which meets three to four times a year with the New York State Education Department commissioner, currently Dr. John King Jr. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 5/31/13

inBloom: corporatizing America's schools

The dichotomy between inBloom’s website, featuring photos of smiling elementary-age children seated beside young teachers, tablets in hand, and its seven-page Privacy and Security Policy, full of legalese, could not be more stark. more

5/16/13

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