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Diamond Charter School’s anticipated opening sparks debate in the Hempstead School District
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Diamond Charter School’s anticipated opening sparks debate in the Hempstead School District
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Proposed Oak Island Beach dock divides association members
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Proposed Oak Island Beach dock divides association members
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Babylon Town Planning Board weighs Oak Gardens apartments in Copiague
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Babylon Town Planning Board weighs Oak Gardens apartments in Copiague
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More than 400 protest ICE presence in Hempstead and across Long Island 
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More than 400 protest ICE presence in Hempstead and across Long Island 
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Hofstra men’s lacrosse hopes to surge into key stretch of the season
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Hofstra men’s lacrosse hopes to surge into key stretch of the season
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Community News

Diamond Charter School’s anticipated opening sparks debate in the Hempstead School District
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Proposed Oak Island Beach dock divides association members
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Babylon Town Planning Board weighs Oak Gardens apartments in Copiague
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More than 400 protest ICE presence in Hempstead and across Long Island 
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Sports

New York Soccer Latin Academy empowers next generation of players
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Champions Classic ushers in new women’s basketball era at Barclays Center
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UConn dominates at inaugural Women’s Champions Classic during Bueckers’ big week
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Digital spaces, real lives: How social media shapes Black womanhood
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Arts & Culture

Past lives and power tools: The creation of Mac Con Midhe Castle
Arts & Culture
Past lives and power tools: The creation of Mac Con Midhe Castle
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Long Island glam punk: Bad Mary
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Long Island glam punk: Bad Mary
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“I’m here and I’m having a blast and I’m really good,” says Rachel Crowl in her new role as Princess Kate
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“I’m here and I’m having a blast and I’m really good,” says Rachel Crowl in her new role as Princess Kate
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The impact of federal funding cuts on public broadcasting
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The impact of federal funding cuts on public broadcasting
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Hempstead

From overdose to outreach: Nassau County fights addiction
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From overdose to outreach: Nassau County fights addiction
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One month into LIRR negotiations, and still no contract resolutions
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One month into LIRR negotiations, and still no contract resolutions
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Hempstead Village City Charter Commission explores public funding
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Hempstead Village City Charter Commission explores public funding
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Hempstead, Uniondale districts to send 4,700-plus students to charters in 2025-26
Education
Hempstead, Uniondale districts to send 4,700-plus students to charters in 2025-26
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Few Hempstead school districts post DEI policies online, despite ongoing programs
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Few Hempstead school districts post DEI policies online, despite ongoing programs
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Uniondale

Private school segregation mirrors public school districts in Nassau County
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Private school segregation mirrors public school districts in Nassau County
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Holiday season arrives at Roosevelt Field Mall as shoppers boost sales
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Holiday season arrives at Roosevelt Field Mall as shoppers boost sales
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Hempstead, Uniondale districts to send 4,700-plus students to charters in 2025-26
Education
Hempstead, Uniondale districts to send 4,700-plus students to charters in 2025-26
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Few Hempstead school districts post DEI policies online, despite ongoing programs
Education
Few Hempstead school districts post DEI policies online, despite ongoing programs
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Activist Spotlight: One woman’s journey from war survivor to immigrant advocate
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Activist Spotlight: One woman’s journey from war survivor to immigrant advocate
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