Politics
Nassau County takes on vaping
By Robert Traverso The Nassau County Board of Health expressed support during its Sept. 17 meeting for the emergency executive action to ban the sale of
October 15, 2019
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Arts & Culture
Gender equality groups remain strong despite attacks
By William Fitzpatrick Americans who identify as transgender could have their identity wiped from existence due to a proposed change from the Trump administration. A
October 10, 2019
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Politics
It’s now the law: Students must be vaccinated
By Annemarie LePard The deadline to begin “excluding students” from attending school if they have not received their mandatory vaccinations has passed, Nassau County Commissioner
October 10, 2019
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Politics
Long Island senators secure critical funding for LIRR
By Rich Dolan and Mike Amoruoso Starting in 2021, a version of what Governor Andrew Cuomo envisioned for a New York City congestion pricing plan
October 10, 2019
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Community News
Nassau County leads NY efforts to prosecute hate crimes
By Jordan Stoopler Photo credit: Jordan Stoopler Congressional candidates on Long Island were targeted by anti-Semitic vandals in the immediate aftermath of the gun attack on
October 10, 2019
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Environment
Plastic pollution discussed at the Malverne Jewish Center
By Robert Traverso Nearly two dozen people attended the Malverne Jewish Center for a free screening of “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” on
October 10, 2019
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Community News
West Hempstead schools create first ever student-led council
By Danielle Franz and Mallory Wilson On Tuesday, Mar. 5, the West Hempstead Board of Education held a budget meeting that featured the Board’s first
October 10, 2019
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Community News
Youth clinic honors Malverne High School football coaches
By Robert Traverso The football communities of Malverne and East Rockaway honored the legacies of former Malverne High School varsity football coaches Colbert Britt, Ron
October 10, 2019
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Community News
Franklin Square welcomes new historic landmark
By Robert Traverso Franklin Square officially has a new landmark, after the Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously on Oct. 2 to grant the hamlet’s movie theater historic
October 9, 2019
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Community News
Horticulturist gives Valley Stream pool its green look
By Mike Senatore Upon walking into the pool area at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, there is a luscious decor of plants and trees that line the
October 9, 2019
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Community News
NYPD thanks LIJ staff for help after Elmont officer’s death
By Mike Senatore When NYPD officer Marc St. Arromand, 42, of Elmont, was involved in a motorcycle crash on his way to work on April 11, he was
October 9, 2019
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Community News
Schumer pushing for L.I. radium bill
By Mallory Wilson U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is advocating for a plan that would ultimately guarantee the accuracy of test results for radium levels in
October 8, 2019
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