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Going Places: Surprising Boston: Three Days on the Freedom Trail

Oct 29, 2024 | theisland360.com | Karen Rubin |Geri Bain

by Geri Bain for Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.comIf you had asked me whether I knew about Boston’s role in the American Revolution before my recent exploration of the Freedom Trail, I would have unthinkingly said, “Of course.” Hasn’t every American heard the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride and the Boston Massacre in their history classes? Even people who don’t know who the current president is could probably tell you what happened at the Boston Tea Party.
Goykadosh, Reicher, Hakimi elected to Great Neck Library Board of Trustees

Oct 29, 2024 | theisland360.com | Ben Fiebert |Cameryn Oakes

Three board trustees and two nominating committee trustees were elected, and the proposition to amend the Great Neck Library’s bylaws failed at the library’s board of trustees election on Oct. 28. Brachah Goykadosh was elected by 1,039 votes to fill the board seat currently held by Josephine Mairzadeh. She will serve until January 2029. “Since before I can remember, the library has been one of my favorite places,” Goykadosh wrote in her candidate statement.
Gillen announces plan to lower healthcare costs for Latino families

Oct 29, 2024 | theisland360.com | Ben Fiebert

Laura Gillen, the Democratic nominee for Congressional District 4, outlined a plan to address healthcare disparities impacting Latino families, such as rising premiums, prescription drug prices, lack of coverage and underfunded local health centers. Gillen discussed how she would tackle these issues at a roundtable with members of the Latino community on Oct. 24.
Construction for new department of public works building enters first phase

Oct 29, 2024 | theisland360.com | Ben Fiebert

The foundation walls for the new four-bay truck garage have been put up, as construction is well underway for the new Department of Public Works facility in New Hyde Park. The project, which started in June, is funded by a $5.1 million state grant. It comes after the nearly 100-year-old DPW storage facility started to deteriorate, and the village was looking at ways to upgrade the property.
East Williston students get hands-on during Day of Service and Learning

Oct 29, 2024 | theisland360.com | Ben Fiebert

Hundreds of students at The Wheatley School participated in the annual Day of Service and Learning by giving back to dozens of local groups. The morning of Oct. 24 began with students visiting three presentations by non-profit organizations. Some students then attended off-site activities, leaving around 10 a.m. and returning before the end of the school day. Over 500 students participated in 49 service activities.
New Hyde Park donates abundance of food to hurricane victims

Oct 28, 2024 | theisland360.com | Ben Fiebert

Within 48 hours, the New Hyde Park community collected enough supplies for Hurricane Helene victims to fill 24 pallets in a 53-foot trailer. The trailer — donated by North Shore Neon Signs — left the village at 10 a.m. on Friday and arrived at the America Cares distribution center in Arden, N.C., at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. From this distribution center, truck drivers made deliveries to Ashville, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, which are mostly inaccessible due to washed-away roads.
Carle Place schools to bond for a new HVAC system

Oct 28, 2024 | theisland360.com | Ben Fiebert

In a bond vote at the Carle Place School District, Proposition No. 1, an HVAC replacement project, was approved by a vote of 637 to 439. But Proposition No. 2, an extension to the district’s universal pre-K program, failed by a vote of 666 to 406.
My Turn: Trust yourself

Oct 28, 2024 | theisland360.com | Robert Scott

By Robert A. ScottIn “Letters to Students: What it Means to Be a College Graduate,” my co-author, Dr. DrewBogner, president Emeritus of Molloy University, and I explore topics such as criticalthinking, the meaning of the liberal arts and sciences, how do we know what we thinkwe know, and the meaning of success, among others. We also discuss writing andspeaking, finding and using one’s voice to speak up.
State invests $1.8M in the South Floral Park Fire Department

Oct 25, 2024 | theisland360.com | Ben Fiebert

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new investments in Long Island’s volunteer firefighter community, including the South Floral Park Fire Department. The state invested $1.85 million to expand the South Floral Park Fire Department’s Training Center. In just a decade, this department transformed from a unit with 20 members to a thriving organization of 51 volunteers.
Bond project proposes revamp of heating systems in elementary schools

Oct 25, 2024 | theisland360.com | Ben Fiebert

The Floral-Park Bellerose School District is considering converting the heating systems for John Lewis Elementary School and Floral Park-Bellerose Elementary School from steam to hot water and cooling various spaces. The project will involve converting the heating and ventilation systems, adding unit ventilators with air conditioning in offices and classrooms, adding auditorium air conditioning and other piping and mechanical repairs.