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longislandpress.com > 01/27/2026 > schreiber-gymnatics-clinic

Schreiber gymnasts host youth clinic to introduce gymnastics to kids

Schreiber gymnasts host youth clinic to introduce gymnastics to kids2+ hour, 44+ min ago   (197+ words) Members of the Paul D. Schreiber High School varsity gymnastics team hosted a youth gymnastics clinic on Saturday, Jan. 24,for students in grades K through six, giving local children hands-on exposure to the sport. The clinic, started by varsity coach Jeannine…...

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longislandpress.com > 01/26/2026 > ecc-hibernation-day

Preschoolers learn about hibernation and giving back at Hibernation Day

Preschoolers learn about hibernation and giving back at Hibernation Day1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (423+ words) The Community Synagogue L'dor V'dor Early Childhood Center was filled with cozy pajamas, curious questions and generous hearts during its annual Hibernation Day, a special event designed to blend learning with community kindness. On this wintery-themed Wednesday, Jan. 21, preschoolers and…...

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longislandpress.com > 01/16/2026 > junior-hell-year

Guest Column: Why junior year earns the nickname ‘Hell Year’

Guest Column: Why junior year earns the nickname ‘Hell Year’1+ week, 4+ day ago   (534+ words) Junior year of high school is often called "Hell Year," and for many students, that nickname feels accurate. From the start of the year, expectations increase significantly, making junior year feel very different from freshman or sophomore year. Even after…...

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longislandpress.com > 12/11/2025 > port-shop-with-a-cop

Port Washington Police host ‘Shop With a Cop’ to bring holiday joy to local children

Port Washington Police host ‘Shop With a Cop’ to bring holiday joy to local children1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (795+ words) The Port Washington Police District hosted its inaugural "Shop With a Cop" event, pairing dozens of local children with police officers for a holiday shopping trip designed to spread cheer, relieve financial stress on families and strengthen bonds between law…...

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longislandpress.com > 10/07/2025 > business-moves-motions-dance

Small Business Star: Moves & Motions Dance

Small Business Star: Moves & Motions Dance3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (351+ words) This October, for Energy Efficiency Awareness Month, PSEG Long Island shines its Small Business Stars spotlight on local small businesses making a difference. We spoke with Jodi Fera, owner of Moves & Motions Dance in Manhasset, about how her studio blends…...

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longislandpress.com > 10/01/2025 > sewanhaka-concern-pride-schedule

Sewanhaka parents raise concern over pride flag in classroom, conflicting events schedule

Sewanhaka parents raise concern over pride flag in classroom, conflicting events schedule3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (784+ words) A pride flag in a classroom and a packed school events calendar made their way to Sewanhaka's Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. Christine O'Neil, A Sewanhaka parent, used the meeting's public comment period to say she was upset and…...

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longislandpress.com > 09/25/2025 > how-one-girl-scout-balances-leadership-and-creativity-to-help-her-community

How one Girl Scout balances leadership and creativity to help her community

How one Girl Scout balances leadership and creativity to help her community4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (220+ words) From selling the most cookies to helping design an award-winning holiday light show, standout Girl Scout Amani Bradley Coleman is proving there's no limit to what she can achieve. Balancing school, sports, leadership, and creativity, she shines as an inspiration…...

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longislandpress.com > 09/19/2025 > jericho-students-adjust-to-new-school-cell-phone-ban

Jericho students adjust to new school cell-phone ban – LI Press

Jericho students adjust to new school cell-phone ban – LI Press4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (600+ words) New York just put every student's cell phone on Do Not Disturb'permanently. As Jericho students started their school year, they were one of the first student bodies in the state to adjust to a new state-wide cell phone ban, enacted…...

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longislandpress.com > 09/17/2025 > port-board-of-ed-policies

Port Washington school board opens year with student honors, new policies, and EV charging proposal

Port Washington school board opens year with student honors, new policies, and EV charging proposal4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (761+ words) The Port Washington School District Board of Education kicked off the 202526 school year Tuesday night, Sept. 16, with a meeting that honored high-achieving students, introduced a new student board representative, and a discussion on district goals and priorities. Board President Adam…...

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longislandpress.com > 09/15/2025 > great-neck-junior-innovators

Great Neck student among top 300 junior innovators in nation

Great Neck student among top 300 junior innovators in nation4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (317+ words) The Society for Science has announced Great Neck student Jada Lin among the top 300 junior innovators in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge " the nation's premier science, technology, engineering and math competition for middle school students. Chosen from a…...