The impending closures of three Catholic schools have sparked an outcry from a number of parents and parishioners. Due to declining enrollment and revenue, the Diocese of Rockville Centre will close …
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By Nakeem Grant
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4/22/21
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After 61 years in West Hempstead, St. Thomas the Apostle School will close at the end of the school year.
Since 2015, nursery school through eighth-grade student enrollment had declined 35 …
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By Nakeem Grant
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3/25/21
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With the coronavirus pandemic putting an end to the West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club’s spring season, the group found a way to score off the pitch. Volunteers and leaders of the club took part …
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By Nakeem Grant
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5/19/20
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The West Hempstead Lions Club has kept themselves busy during the coronavirus outbreak. With many groups in need of donations and support, the Lions Club has made several contributions to …
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4/14/20
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From Spirit Day to a Latin food festival, Catholic schools in Malverne and West Hempstead are preparing to observe Catholic Schools Week — an annual celebration of Catholic education in the …
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By Nakeem Grant
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1/23/20
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For longtime basketball coach and West Hempstead native Tim Cluess, coaching players means more than getting them to sprint back on defense or to dive for …
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By Nakeem Grant
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8/22/19
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Children of all ages filled St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Hempstead for its annual Open House on Jan. 27. STA was one of many private schools to take part in Catholic Schools Week, for which …
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1/31/19
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Story hour in Malverne
Stop by the Malverne Public Library for a meet and greet with Cat in the Hat on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. There will also be a balloon artist and reading of …
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11/29/18
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Malvernite Lori Lang has rallied schools in Malverne, West Hempstead, Valley Stream and New Hyde Park to take part in a fundraiser to support people affected by the California wildfire. Lang, who is …
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By Nakeem Grant
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11/29/18
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Students, parents, faculty and staff of St. Thomas the Apostle School, in West Hempstead, spent a day celebrating different cultures through food, music, and arts and crafts on May 10.
“We have …
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By Nakeem Grant
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5/17/18
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