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Mohammed Sohail Nabi, a board member of the Islamic Center of Long Island’s Interfaith Instutute, explained the history of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city in Islam, at the center’s interfaith celebration of Eid al-Adha on Sunday.
A feast for many faiths at Islamic Center of Long Island
A multipurpose room in Westbury’s Islamic Center of Long Island was transformed into an international food court last Sunday for an interfaith celebration of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. … more
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There are massive discrepancies among water rates that residents across Long Island are paying, according to a study by Citizens Campaign for the Environment released last week.
Senator Brooks wants water study amid rate discrepancies
State Sen. John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford, will introduce legislation for a feasibility study that would assess whether the Suffolk County Water Authority could take over New York American Water’s Nassau County service areas. The announcement came a week after Citizens Campaign for the Environment released a report showing discrepancies among what residents across Long Island are paying for their water. more
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The North Bellmore School District has been granted $250,000 by the Nassau County Legislature for security vestibules. Buildings such as Martin Avenue may have the controlled entrances constructed inside the lobby, while others may need exterior additions.
‘Next step’ for North Bellmore school security
The North Bellmore School District is set for what Superintendent Marie Testa described as the “next step” in its security precautions. A community revitalization project was approved by the Nassau County Legislature on Aug. 5, granting $250,000 in capital funds to the district. more
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Motorcycle club racer Ron Rabinovich, of Merrick, couldn’t escape the click of a camera while racing on the track at New Jersey Motorsports Park in June. A self-described adrenaline junkie, Rabinovich has raced motorcycles for 10 years.
At life’s crossroads, a Merokean finds adventure
Inside the garage of Ron Rabinovich’s home on Florence Street are all the makings of a body shop: bright red utility cabinets, tools and a rack full of racing gear. Two motorcycles — a Suzuki and a Ducati — stand in the center. more
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Some of the thousands of visitors who took advantage of cooler beach temperatures to visit Jones Beach State Park during a recent heat wave.
Jones Beach turns 90!
For 90 years, everyone who has lived on Long Island for more than a few months or who has visited Jones Beach State Park has had a favorite story about it. The official anniversary of the … more
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Using a green screen, participants in the Central High School District’s summer film program transform classrooms into film sets. Melanie Iovane, left, performed with Susan Ellinghaus.
Special ed students take a trip to Wonderland
The conclusion of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s special education summer program was more than a film screening starring students and educators. It was an emotional farewell. more
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Uber driver indicted for kidnapping Merrick teen
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced Thursday that an Uber driver was arraigned on a grand jury indictment for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old girl in July. more
Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — to resign on Tuesday, saying that both received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.
Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign
Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday, saying that he was overpaid for sick and … more
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Seniors participated in a Pilates demonstration with Allen Rosenbluth, the owner of Club Pilates Oceanside, at the third Senior Health & Beyond Expo, hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive.
Third Herald, RichnerLive Senior Health Expo is a hit in Merrick
Roughly 350 seniors stretched their arms skyward and laced their fingers together at the third Senior Health & Beyond Expo, hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive on Aug. 8 at the … more
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Army veteran Harold Jantz, originally from Bellmore, was recently awarded the Bronze Star Medal with valor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
Bellmore Army veteran awarded Bronze Star Medal with valor
It’s been 50 years since Army veteran Harold Jantz singlehandedly saved his platoon during an enemy ambush in a Vietnam jungle, but he said that night still haunts him to this day. “That was one of many firefights I was in,” the 70-year-old Jantz said, “but this is the one that sticks to me most.” more
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