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In the top 5

10/8/2009
Rockville Centre residents Tom Walsh and Liz Fernandez placed fourth and fifth overall in the 5K race sponsored by South Nassau Communities Hospital on Sept. 27. Fernandez also was the second fastest …

LHS Homecoming: A cause for celebration

10/1/2009
The crisp autumn air matched the bright spirits of the fans at Lynbrook High School’s annual PTA Scholarship Football Game, as the Owls defeated Manhasset by a score of 34 to 27.

And they’ll have fun, fun, fun...

10/1/2009
The fun started on Friday night with the exciting Pep Rally, and didn’t end until — well, it hasn’t ended yet!

Networking at its finest

10/1/2009
Members from the he Malverne Merchants and Professional Association and East Rockaway and Lynbrook chambers of commerce, along with village and state officials, got to together to talk and network on Sept. 23 at The Bristal of Lynbrook on Freer Street.

A parent meet and greet

9/24/2009
Central High School hosted its meet the teacher night last Thursday evening giving parents a chance to do just that, and learn what the school has to offer.

A special ceremony

9/24/2009
West Hempstead resident Yakov Lieberman recently celebrated his upsherinish ceremony. The Jewish tradition is also known as a first hair cut ceremony. Town of Hempstead Councilman Edward …

Late village leader to be honored

9/24/2009
Malverne resident Peg Paone was recently selected as this year's recipient of the Woodmen of the World Lodge 467's Community Leader Award. Paone died on July 29 after a battle with lymphoma. …

Students head back to class

9/17/2009
Students in Valley Stream's 14 schools returned to class on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Another school year begins

9/16/2009
The summer vacation officially came to a close last week as students in the Malverne and West Hempstead school districts started their first day of school. The local streets were filled with …

Contest winner

9/16/2009
Contest winner The Astoria Federal Bank in West Hempstead recently selected student Antigha Ekpe Jr. as a winner in its fourth annual essay contest. The students were asked to complete the …