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Plainview's Cepeda named Executive Director of Action Long Island

Plainview Board of Education Trustee Angel Cepeda has been appointed Executive Director of Action Long Island (ALI). “With his nearly 30 years of leadership in various organizations, Angel will provide the leadership, vision and a steady hand working vigorously with ALI’s membership, Federal, State and local officials, on behalf of the businesses and residents of Long Island," said Sheldon R. …
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Superintendent Gerard. W. Dempsey chats with Trustee Evy Rothman as the votes were counted Tuesday at the Jamaica Avenue gym. Rothman was unopposed and returned to another term.

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Budget Passed, but What's Next For School Spending?

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The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County on Country Drive, Plainview.

Government

HANC Holds Annual Lag B'Omer Bonfire Wednesday

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The Maine Maid Inn was shuttered two years ago. The old Hicks homestead has links to the Underground Railroad. The attic, visible on the third floor, was a sanctuary for runaway slaves. A hidden staircase led to the upper floor.

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Historic Maine Maid Inn Designated as Landmark

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As School Board Vice President Amy Pierno keeps score, District Clerk Harriet Fischer counts the votes recorded inside one of the voting machines Tuesday night. Pierno was unopposed and returned to a new term.

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Plainview School Budget Passes Easily

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Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto said is deeply disturbed by the allegations against Town employee Rusty Torres and vowed to address issues raised by Torres' arrest as the case proceeds.

Government

Supervisor 'Shocked,' 'Disturbed' by Torres Allegations

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The B-Sharps performed Sunday night in the semi-finals of MSG Varsity's Talent Show. There's still time to vote on their performance.

Schools

Two Big Stories Impact Readers Tuesday

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Ryan Ruff, the district's assistant superintendent for business and finance, at a recent meeting that outlined the budget highlights. The overall budget maintains all staff and programs. If approved, the tax levy increase would be about 2.5 percent, well under the state's "budget cap."

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Plainview Voters to Decide School Budget Tuesday

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District officials and board members at a recent Board of Education meeting that outlined the highlights of the 2012-13 proposed school budget.

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How Will You Decide to Vote on the School Budget? [Poll]

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Learn how you can exercise to not just burn calories but fat as well.
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TCCLI's Hosts Cross Cultural Night

The Turkish Cultural Center Long Island (TCCLI) has organized another Cross Cultural Night where we had the privilege to host the Salvadoran Community.
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Investing in the Future

This article presents information on the cost of a college education and how a 529 plan may be a helpful savings vehicle.
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Cover to Cover Book Club

Plainview Old Bethpage Public Library
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Steven Salzman: Facebook Formatted (and other works)

Nassau County Museum of Art
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The Miraculous Mr. Handel

Plainview Old Bethpage Public Library
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National Alliance on Mental Health

Plainview Hospital