Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Says Offense-Defense Combine event complied with school district policy.
Did the Malverne school district violate New York State Education law by allowing a South Carolina-based corporation to use its fields last weekend? School officials say "No." Although he could not comment specifically on Section 414 of the state law, which states: "For meetings, entertainments and occasions where admission fees are charged, when the proceeds thereof are to be expended for an educational or charitable purpose;" Spiro Colaitis, assistant superintendent for Malverne's District Operations, said the district's legal counsel vetted the request for Offense Defense, a for-profit football corporation from Myrtle Beach, S.C., to host a Combine at the high school fields on May 5 and May 6. "The lawyer said we are in compliance," he…
Monday, May 7, 2012
Track team provides hydration for runners in 26.2 mile race.
The Howard T. Herber Middle School track team didn't compete in the Long Island Marathon this weekend, but instead, the young athletes laced up their sneakers and volunteered their time to keep the runners hydrated. They boarded a bus at 6:15 a.m. Sunday - a feat for any young person - and were ready to deliver drinks at the first water stop of the 26.2 mile course. This was the first time the team volunteered at the Long Island Marathon. "It was an inspiring event for our young runners to see, and gave them exposure to the wonderful wider community of runners," said Eileen Duffy, who coaches the team along with Rachel Trevor. Check out photos in the gallery above.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The Malverne Mud Hens car wash raises $850 for Relay for Life, bringing team's total to $2,775.
Although their most comfortable playing in the dirt, the Malverne Mud Hens spent Saturday afternoon covered in soap and water as they cleaned several cars to raise funds to fight cancer. The youth baseball players, with help from their coaches and parents, washed vehicles for four hours, from noon to 4 p.m., on April 28 in the parking lot of Malverne High School. By the end of the day, they raised $850 for the American Cancer Society, making their current fundraising total $2,775. Their team will be participating in ACS's Relay for Life, along with more than 20 others, in Malverne on May 4. The Mud Hens expressed their thanks to Ray Orfano, of Show Me Signs, and Mid Island Collision for donating the signs and chamois for their car wash, …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Yeshiva University philosophy professor Dr. David Schatz fills in for National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame director to give presentation entitled "The Mets and Judaism.”
A West Hempstead man stepped up as a pinch hitter during last week’s “50th Anniversary of the New York Mets” conference held at nearby Hofstra University. Dr. David Schatz, a philosophy professor at Yeshiva University, read a research paper Thursday morning written by National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Director Alan Freedman entitled, “The Mets and Judaism.” Schatz stepped up to the plate when Freedman was unable to attend the conference for personal reasons. Freedman’s paper, read and explained by Schatz, addressed the eight Jewish players in Mets history, from Art Shamsky of the 1969 World Series championship team to current first baseman Ike Davis. The presentation delivered by the West Hempstead resident was part of a panel called “…
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
West Hempstead gym holds annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Tuesday, March 27
For the sixth consecutive year, members and guests broke a sweat at Lady of America gym in West Hempstead to raise funds to fight pediatric cancers. They hit the matt to see how many crunches they could knock out in an hour. Others opted to devote 60 minutes to doing an exercise of their choosing, which including spinning, hula-hooping, and cardio. With ever calorie they torched they also raised money for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving patients with pediatric cancer. "It was a successful day," Lady of America owner Vita Zorbo said. "Over $7,800 has been raised so far [this year alone.]" Since the gym began this fundraiser in 2006, they have…
Saturday, March 24, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Nassau Police Precinct Merger: Community Policing Centers The community policing centers have been a topic of concern for many residents and PBA officials, who are uncertain of the role the centers will play in the county's police precinct realignment. Click here for Patch's full report on the community policing centers. NIFA Freezes County Workers' Wages Again The Nassau County Interim Finance Authority voted Thursday to freeze Nassau workers' wages for a second consecutive year. According to Newsday [paid link], NIFA cited as its reasoning "a continuing fiscal crisis and issuing estimates showing that the county could face a $100 million deficit by year's end." Board members said at a meeting in Uniondale that they would not continue to …
Monday, March 12, 2012
NY Jets left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson participates in Malverne High School's Black History Month celebration.
New York Jets offensive tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson visited students at Malverne High School last week to take part in a celebration of Black History. Ferguson, who grew up in nearby Freeport, shared his life story and imparted some useful advice with the students gathered inside the high school gymnasium for the assembly. “Every one of you is talented and valuable,” he told them. “It’s important to find a challenging passion. Surround yourself with people who will be honest with you and push you in the right direction, and don’t quit when the going gets tough. And finally show your gratitude to the people who have made an impact on your life through your actions as well as your words.” Ferguson then went on to thank Malverne High School…
Kristyn Sandberg was selected fifth overall in last week's draft.
West Hempstead High School alumni Kristyn Sandberg has taken another giant leap in her already impressive softball career – last week the superstar from the University of Georgia was taken fifth overall in the 2012 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) draft. The 2008 West Hempstead graduate was selected by the USSSA Florida Pride with the first pick of the second round in Wednesday's draft. The team is based out of Kissimmee, Fla. "It's a great honor to have been one of the 20 girls selected to play at the next level," Sandberg told Patch. "The NPF is an elite league with very talented players, including former olympians, and I feel priveleged to be able to play on the same field as these ladies every weekend." "I thank the USSSA Pride for …
Monday, March 5, 2012
West Hempstead students cheer on their teachers at annual volleyball fundraiser.
The teachers of West Hempstead Middle School took home their fourth consecutive WHEA volleyball championship Friday night, beating their fellow faculty members in the friendly competition to raise scholarship funds. Students from the district's five schools - Chestnut Street, Cornwell Avenue, George Washington, West Hempstead Middle School and West Hempstead High School - and their families packed the stands of the high school gym on March 2. They cheered and waved banners in support of their school as they watched their teachers and principals square off on the court. With each serve, set and spike, each member of the West Hempstead Education Association not only put on a great show but they also inspired school pride and helped raise …
Saturday, February 18, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Islanders Say 'Clock is Ticking' for a New Coliseum Urgency to build a new Coliseum was conveyed at Tuesday's Nassau Legislature Economic and Community Development and Labor meeting. "We have to make a decision on the Coliseum," New York Islanders Senior Vice President and Alternate Governor Michael Picker pleaded in front of the legislature. Picker was joined by local politicians and labor officials who urged redevelopment at Nassau's HUB before time runs out ... Read the rest of the story on Levittown Patch. Narcotics Sweep a Success Mangano and Police Commissioner Thomas Dale announced Thursday the success of a sweep conducted by the Nassau County Police Department’s Narcotics Squad that resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals for …
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