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Manhasset mothers’ group hosts fall festival

The leaves are falling and autumn is calling. The Mothers' Group of Manhasset’s annual fall festival, attended by more than

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Veatch Program grantees win MacArthur ‘Genius’ awards

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset announced Thursday two of its Veatch Program grantees – Cristina Jimenez,

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Renowned author visits Roslyn Middle School

Author James Howe visited Roslyn Middle School and spoke to students on October 19. Mr. Howe is a writer of

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East Hills students raise money for hurricane victims

Soleil Isaac and Patrick Dillon from Franessa Goldberg’s third grade class at East Hills School spent the afternoon on Oct.

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Feinstein Institute awarded more than $1 million for human brain study

The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research announced today it has been awarded more than $1 million from the National Institutes

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Kaplan celebrates Community Media Day

Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Anna Kaplan visited the Public Access TV studios in New Hyde Park on Oct. 20

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Chocolate Works owner Solomon honored by Manhasset chamber

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and members of the Town Board attended the Nassau Council of Chambers of

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Manhasset temple to host panel on human trafficking

WRJ Sisterhood of Temple Judea of Manhasset will be presenting “Hidden In Plain Sight - The Crisis of Human Trafficking

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Readers write: Wink should be re-elected as town clerk

As a resident of the Town of North Hempstead, I strongly endorse Wayne Wink for another four years as town

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Mangano hosts dome lighting ceremony at Nassau Community College

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano joined Dr. Valerie Collins, mayor of the Village of Island Park, Dr. W. Hubert Keen,

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LIU women’s swimming opens season with victory

By Mikey Domagala The women's swimming team at LIU Post scored a 110-89 victory over Central Connecticut State University, at

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Readers Write: Ex Floral Park mayor backs Laura Gillen for Hempstead supervisor

Tuesday Nov. 7 is Election Day. One of the most important elections on the ballot is for the Town of

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Temple Isaiah of Great Neck to host forum on immigration

Temple Isaiah of Great Neck is hosting a community forum on immigration. State Assemblyman Charles Lavine, a son of immigrants,

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Readers Write: Thanksgiving meal delivery to senior citizens needs your help

On Thursday Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day, we will be preparing and delivering hot meals to homebound senior citizens, coordinating this

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