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It’s not often that elementary students get to pick their classes, but a new enrichment program at Wantagh Elementary School is focused on choice. The revived initiative for third, fourth and …
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12/15/23
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The calendar has turned, and the dawning of a new year brings us each an opportunity to reflect on the challenges of the past and look forward to a bright future. It’s a time for hope and determination to converge, inspiring us to envision a world free from division, where harmony prevails over conflict and where economic prosperity and public safety thrive.
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By Joseph Saladino
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1/5/24
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I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor.
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By Shakia Miller
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3/8/24
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You don’t have a moment, and neither do I, but what does that matter? Ubiquitous, intrusive and endless surveys are a good idea gone rogue.
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6/8/23
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Serving as a police officer for 22 years, I saw firsthand the effectiveness of the “broken windows” model of policing.
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By Christopher Carini
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6/15/23
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Athletic field upgrades at Seaford High School were officially unveiled on Sept. 21 during an afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremony.
It was a chance to thank the community for their investment to …
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9/29/23
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The countdown is on to spooking and assorted revelry. The signs of that festive day are all around us as those ghouls, witches and wizards — along with princesses, pirates, etc. — look forward to Oct. 31.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/25/23
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Whether they were creating a soda volcano or finding out the best way to clean up oil, students at Seaford Middle School enjoyed learning about their world for the annual science fair. They presented …
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12/15/23
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To help provide young, struggling mothers with basic needs, members of Wantagh Lions paid a visit to Mommas House, in Levittown, on Feb. 21 to deliver a check for $1,300. According to the club, the money was for a new washer-dryer for the facility.
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By Charles Shaw
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3/8/24
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From my experience as a lawyer and as a county legislator since 2022, traffic safety is a topic high on my list of priorities. Rarely a day goes by when we don’t read, see or hear reports of accidents on our roadways, too often with tragic results. For virtually every Long Islander, traffic is a part of our everyday lives. Congestion on our roadways is ever present, and because of that, the safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians should be the first priority for every driver and everyone on foot trying to cross a street.
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By John Giuffré
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3/22/24
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