Politics & Government

Week in Review: Sept. 2-8: Schools in Spotlight

Plainview students returned to classes; JFK stuns Freeport.

Labor Day came and went and brought students back to the classrooms and playing fields during the first week of the month:

Week in Review:

1. Opening Day: district-wide with a new superintendent in place and a number of . Opening day went smoothly.

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2. Dr. Lorna Lewis: Plainview's new superintendent issued aoutlining the district's goals for the year.

3. Shocker at Freeport: Then, on Friday night, the Plainview Hawks football team traveled to Freeport and stunned their opponents, 14-12. 

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4. Storm Glances Long Island: A heavy band of strong thunderstorms dished a before heading out to sea Saturday night. A tornado watch for the area expired at 9 p.m. Saturday.

5. Politics: Rep. Steve Israel this week; his opponent, Republican Steve Labate,


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