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Floral Park Historical Society unveils eight historical markers

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Floral Park varsity lacrosse player makes history

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41 Beverly Rd., as it stands today, could be subdivided. The home on the property has stood since 1915. (Photo by Janelle Clausen)

Subdivision could bring down one of Kensington’s original homes

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Stepping Stones Lighthouse

North Hempstead awards $605K contract for Stepping Stones Lighthouse dock

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Nassau County Cradle of Aviation Museum Academic Coordinator Richard Angler will discuss “Long Island’s Significant Contributions to the Development of Aviation and Space Flight” at the next meeting of the Great Neck Historical Society next Monday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Great Neck House. The program is free and open to the community.

Great Neck Historical Society exploring North Shore’s role in aviation

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Alice Kasten and her daughter Meredith Zolty joke about how Kasten, who received a plaque normally given only to historical landmarks or buildings, is now a "landmark." (Photo by Janelle Clausen)

Great Neck Historical Society honors outgoing president Kasten

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Saba Soomekh offered insights on the past, present and future of the Persian Jewish community on Monday night. (Photo by Janelle Clausen)

Soomekh explores Persian Jewish past, present and future

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A historical postcard and a photo of the Saddle Rock Grist Mill from afar. (Photos courtesy of Alice Kasten)

Positive future seen for Saddle Rock Grist Mill

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Assemblyman Anthony D'Urso, pictured here with Great Neck lawyer Michael Weinstock and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli of Great Neck, hands a bound copy of a diary that corroborates how D'Urso's family protected a Jewish family during World War II to Pope Francis. (Photo courtesy of Michael Weinstock)

Pope Francis recognizes D’Urso family for saving Jewish family in WWII

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Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Marianna Wolgemuth, member of the New Hyde Park District Advisory Committee, and Council Member Lee Seeeman look over the improvements made to the Schumacher House. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)

Town renews $1.4 million Schumacher House commitment

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Alice Kasten, president of the Great Neck Historical Society, speaks at an earlier event about racing on the North Shore. (Photo by Janelle Clausen)

Alice Kasten, Great Neck Historical Society president, retiring next year

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Author and historian Richard Welch will look at Great Neck and Long Island efforts to support World War I on the 100th anniversary of the end of the war. The Great Neck Historical Society program, free and open to the community, will be held on Tuesday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Great Neck House. (Photo courtesy of the Great Neck Historical Society)

Great Neck, Long Island and ‘The Great War’: 100 years later

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