Gretchen Keller
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Plandome board regulates landscaping equipment hours of use
The Village of Plandome board unanimously approved a local law that changes the hours for operation of engine-powered landscaping equipment, such as lawn mowers and leaf blowers, by contractors, during a brief meeting on Monday. Contractors are now allowed to operate their equipment between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. Previously, contractors were permitted to operate equipment from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday as well.
Tuesday's Children will honor two veterans
The nonprofit organization Tuesday’s Children will host a benefit next week at the Plandome Country Club honoring two men, Matthew Bitter and Doug Kechijian, for their dedication and service to the United States. Bitter attended the U.S. Naval Academy after graduating from Manhasset High School. He served as a Navy SEAL officer for over eight years.
Manhasset civics propose mirrored facade for Northwell expansion to reduce impact on Greentree
At their final meeting of the year, Manhasset civic members proposed a possible exterior plan that could limit the impact of Northwell Health’s planned surgical expansion that neighbors a historic estate that prides itself on its rural atmosphere. The Council of Greater Manhasset Civics Associations on June 13 discussed a proposed compromise for Northwell Health’s planned $342 million surgical pavilion project at North Shore University Hospital — a mirrored facade.
Chaminade unveils state-of-the-art science facility
Chaminade High School presented the grand opening of its new 34,000-square-foot Dolan Family Science, Technology and Research Center on Sunday, attracting a crowd of hundreds on the Flyers football turf. “I want to give a sincere thank you to everyone who participated in this campaign. This building is a landmark in our 90 year history, and will assist our students greatly as the world becomes increasingly dependent on science,” said Chaminade President Thomas Cleary.
Nassau County Scouts prepare for 'Scout Me In campaign'
Although the Boy Scouts are preparing to admit girls, Randell M. Bynum, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, said she is confident that the Girl Scouts will retain members and that membership will even increase. As a third-generation Girl Scout, Bynum said that the organization will continue to strengthen with a centennial celebration in Nassau County this year.
Meet Chaminade High School's valedictorian and salutatorian
Chaminade valedictorian Shawn Connell is ready to apply his ambition in business, love of sports and commitment to service at Fordham University this fall on a full tuition National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship. He plans to study business, but will enter college undecided on a major. Connell, a Woodbury native, has attended Chaminade High School in Mineola since his freshman year.
Animal league celebrates 'Hats Off to Rescue' Luncheon
Even audience members were wagging their tails. Shortly after rescuing her from a nearby shelter in 2015, North Shore Animal League veterinarians decided that something was “off” about the coordination of Pretty Kitty, a gray and white kitten. She was found to have a neurological condition. Despite the many challenges, Chre Soto adopted Pretty Kitty due to her sweet nature and affection.
UMass men’s lacrosse knocks off Yale for first win over a top-ranked team
Published: 3/1/2020 6:58:11 PM AMHERST — The UMass men’s lacrosse team secured its first win over a No. 1-ranked team in program history, upsetting Yale, 13-10, at Garber Field on Saturday. UMass coach Greg Cannella said he prepared the team for the game as he would any other game and stressed trying to maintain an even keel with his players. “It’s not the biggest game of the season,” Canella said.
UMass men’s lacrosse can’t complete rally in loss to Harvard
Published: 2/23/2020 12:48:44 AM AMHERST — UMass men’s lacrosse midfielder Jeff Trainor completed a rally with 8 minutes, 53 seconds left in the fourth quarter at Garber Field. Off a pass from Mike Tobin, Trainor hurtled the ball from outside the circle, slamming it into the back of the Harvard’s net to tie the game. The Minutemen dug themselves out of a first-half hole, but the comeback fell short. The Crimson scored with 2:16 left to beat the 19th-ranked Minutemen, 10-9.
SGA建议修订现有的“土地使用政策”
学生自治会在周三晚上的每周例会上讨论了对麻州大学现有的“土地使用政策”进行修订的事项，同时也讨论了校园里持续产生的一系列偏见。 这份修订案是受到美国青年自由协会(Young Americans for Liberty)在今年早些时候起诉了麻州大学(UMass)的影响之后出台的， Nicholas Consolini认为他的第一和第十四修正案权利在言论区政策下受到侵犯。 由学生受托人Jiya Nair提交提案，该提案旨在解决学生群体预定和授权个人使用空间的问题。（not make sense for me, confused） “限制我们的言论自由并不符合麻州大学自身的理念。扩大言论自由实际上能更好的反歧视和捍卫我们价值观。”Nair表示。 Nair表示最初创建于上世纪90年代的这个政策已经过时，不再能正确反映麻州大学的实际校园情况。 在修订中增加一个序言旨在通过关注学生和思想的多样性来培养校园归属感，Nair解释说。 其他修改建议包括修改疑问句和增加更有征对性的单词选择，比如将“学生活动办公室”改为“学生活动和参与办公室”。 SGA顾问Lydia...
“Fuori con il vecchio e dentro con il nuovo”: Contratto di Amazon per i libri di testo scaduto definitivamente.
L’e-Campus continuerà a offrire la spedizione gratuita fino a due giorni. Con il freddo di Dicembre arriva la fine ufficiale del contratto del libro di testo tra l’Università di Massachusetts Amherst e Amazon, facendo spazio per il prossimo provider per i libri di testo, eCampus.
Out with the old and in with the new: Amazon textbook contract officially expired
eCampus will continue to offer free two-day student shipping By Gretchen Keller, Assistant News Editor December 5, 2018 Filed under Archives, Headlines, News, Scrolling Headlines Partnering with the cold of December comes the official end to the textbook contract between the University of Massachusetts and Amazon, making room for the next textbook provider, eCampus.
SGA proposes revisions to the current ‘Land Use Policy’
Revisions are aimed to improve student free speech The Student Government Association discussed revisions to the University of Massachusetts’ current “Land Use Policy,” while also addressing the continued string of bigotry on campus in their weekly meeting Wednesday evening.
Police Logs: Friday, Nov. 2 - Sunday, Nov. 4
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close The following police logs are from the Amherst Police Department from Friday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 4. 12:27 a.m.: A vehicle operator in a gray 1994 Hyundai Excel was issued a verbal warning for no inspection and an invalid regulation sticker at 79 N. East St. 12:34 a.m.: A reporting party called into police to request the retrieval of a stray dog at 18 Tanglewood Road.
Neue soziale Gerechtigkeit Koalition, athletische Abteilung “Blase” und neue erschwingliche Mahlzeit Plan unter den vielen Themen, die auf der ersten SGA-Sitzung diskutiert wurden
SGA enthüllt große Pläne für die nahe ZukunftCaroline O’Connor/Collegian Die Universität Massachusetts Student Government Association hat das neue Jahr mit ihrer ersten Versammlung begrüßen.
New social justice coalition, athletic department ‘bubble’ and new affordable meal plan among the many topics discussed at first SGA meeting
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Send Email Cancel The University of Massachusetts Student Government Association welcomed the new school year on Monday with their first meeting.
First-generation college students welcomed at Old Chapel
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close For some students, life at the University of Massachusetts consists of attending classes, eating at the best dining halls in the United States and going out on the weekends. For others, including first-generation student Brittni Larcom, life at UMass means something very different.
Five things new students should know about UMass
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Send Email Cancel As the color of the leaves change alongside the switching of schedules, windstorms by the DuBois Library and packs of freshmen swinging their lanyards around, many new students have trouble adjusting.
‘Justice for Lowell’ union fights for adjunct healthcare
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Send Email Cancel The University of Massachusetts Lowell’s adjunct faculty union launched a campaign titled “Justice for Lowell” in June, demanding that adjunct professors at the University receive health insurance.
Plandome board regulates landscaping equipment hours of use
The Village of Plandome board unanimously approved a local law that changes the hours for operation of engine-powered landscaping equipment, such as lawn mowers and leaf blowers, by contractors, during a brief meeting on Monday. Contractors are now allowed to operate their equipment between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. Previously, contractors were permitted to operate equipment from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday as well.
Village of Plandome preps for annual Independence Day BBQ
The Plandome Civic Association and the Manhasset Fire Department will host their annual Independence Day celebration barbecue on the Village Green on Wednesday starting at 9:30 a.m. The celebration kicks off with with a bicycle parade. Participants decorate their bicycles in patriotic colors and designs for a lap around the green. Manhasset resident and town historian Scott Wilson will sing the national anthem. The day is filled with different kinds of races for people of all ages.
Two new migrant children now at MercyFirst home in Syosset
Two more migrant children who were separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border have been placed at the MercyFirst home for children in Syosset, bringing the total there to 10. The numbers were disclosed by U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, who visited the facility and held a news conference on Monday. One of the biggest concerns, said Curran, is the trauma that the children are experiencing.
New Hyde Park Graduation: Once a Gladiator, Always a Gladiator.
For salutatorian Saumya Sharma, graduation from New Hyde Park Memorial High School on Sunday at Hofstra University meant reminiscing, and preparing to turn her kaleidoscope for a new chapter in her life. “My lesson came in fourth grade. My teacher always kept an old wooden kaleidoscope on her desk and my aching curiosity made me approach her about it one day. When I finally looked in, my wild imagination was not disappointed,” Sharma recalled.
Three NHP Girl Scouts receive Silver Award
Cadettes of Girl Scout Troop 1402 Allison Corcoran, Amanda Joa and Gabrielle Petriello said they knew that they wanted to give back to their community, so they thought, what better place to start than their roots? Corcoran, Joa and Petriello earned their Girl Scout Silver Award, the second most prestigious award in the organization, on June 11 at the Elk Lodge in New Hyde Park by Mayor Lawrence Montreuil and North Hempstead Town Councilman Angelo Ferrara.
Manhasset civics propose mirrored facade for Northwell expansion to reduce impact on Greentree
At their final meeting of the year, Manhasset civic members proposed a possible exterior plan that could limit the impact of Northwell Health’s planned surgical expansion that neighbors a historic estate that prides itself on its rural atmosphere. The Council of Greater Manhasset Civics Associations on June 13 discussed a proposed compromise for Northwell Health’s planned $342 million surgical pavilion project at North Shore University Hospital — a mirrored facade.
Roslyn Estates trustees discuss property tax credit law
Roslyn Estates officials have decided to table the old business of the Charitable Gifts Reserve Fund and Property Tax Credit Program. The state Senate and state Assembly recently adopted a new law under the Real Property Tax Law, which will grant property owners credit toward their property tax bill if they make contributions to a charitable reserve fund, said Village Attorney Chris Prior.
Bob Christman, Korean War vet, dies at 86
Bob Christman, a Korean War veteran, CPA and grandfather residing in New Hyde Park, died last Tuesday. He was 86. Christman, 86, was found dead in his bed on Thursday by his family from a suspected heart attack, Newsday reported. He had lived alone for the past 11 years after the death of his wife, Carolyn. Relatives told Newsday that Christman’s death had come as a shock, considering he had been very active in his final years.
41st annual USA T&F Long Island 8K Championship held
The 41st annual USA Track and Field Long Island Division Championship run, an 8K race, drew more than 400 competitors on June 3. The 8K, which is almost five miles, kicked off at 8:30 a.m. at the Denton Avenue School in New Hyde Park. The first to cross the finish line was 24-year-old Mike Darnell in a time of 26:16. His average mile pace was 5:17. Jennifer Dagan, 34, was the first to cross the line in the women’s division in a time of 29:41. Her average mile pace was 5:38.
Animal league celebrates 'Hats Off to Rescue' Luncheon
Even audience members were wagging their tails. Shortly after rescuing her from a nearby shelter in 2015, North Shore Animal League veterinarians decided that something was “off” about the coordination of Pretty Kitty, a gray and white kitten. She was found to have a neurological condition. Despite the many challenges, Chre Soto adopted Pretty Kitty due to her sweet nature and affection.
Manhasset girls lacrosse team captures state Class B title
As the final buzzer sounded, Manhasset junior defenseman Casey Roszko felt her eyes begin to water. Her cheeks were bright red as she tried to catch her breath after the many miles she had run in the game. As she looked up at the scoreboard, Roszko recalled, she was crying and raising her stick in the air. These were tears of joy.
North Shore Hebrew Academy Middle School graduates 59
The North Shore Hebrew Academy Middle School graduated 59 students, including two valedictorians, last Wednesday in the Great Neck Synagogue. Sarah Hamerman and Ella Shusterman, each 14, were named valedictorians based on calculating the highest combined GPA from Judaic studies and general studies, with approval of their character by the faculty. “There was a tie because the top two students were within .03 of each other,” said Abigail Weiss, the director of institutional advancement.
Meet Chaminade High School's valedictorian and salutatorian
Chaminade valedictorian Shawn Connell is ready to apply his ambition in business, love of sports and commitment to service at Fordham University this fall on a full tuition National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship. He plans to study business, but will enter college undecided on a major. Connell, a Woodbury native, has attended Chaminade High School in Mineola since his freshman year.
Police have suspects in East Williston car break-ins
The Nassau County police are investigating potential suspects in the car break-ins on June 1 in East Williston, they said at the village Board of Trustees meeting on Monday. A Nassau County police officer who patrols the area and was identified as Officer Adamski said she is doing everything she can to protect it. “Right now there’s a pattern. We do have potential suspects, and a car involved, but again, it could be someone different,” she said.
Music institute to hold 28th annual Gala Concert
Celebrating its 28th year as a music school and precollege program, the Music Institute of Long Island will hold its 2018 Gala Concert on Monday, June 25, in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Sixty-four students will perform pieces from composers such as Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky in front of a crowd of hundreds. The students playing range in age from 4 to 18, in addition to some returning alumni.
Harris elected new president of Mineola Chamber of Commerce
Joel Harris, a Mineola native, has always been the man behind the camera, bringing joy to others through his philanthropic work and as a photographer. Now, it is his turn to be in the spotlight. Harris assumed the role of president of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce this month. “It’s just such an amazing opportunity I have here to do good for people I care about and to serve the people of Mineola,” he said.
Cohen Children's commits to anti-bullying campaign
The Cohen Children’s Medical Center has partnered with the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying to fight bullying. The partnership is to assist children affected by bullies in their schools and communities.
Meghan Markle's ex husband, Great Neck native, now engaged
Great Neck native Trevor Engelson, the first husband of Meghan Markle, the new Duchess of Suffolk and wife to Prince Harry, announced his engagement on Monday. Engelson announced the engagement over Instagram, captioning a photo of himself and Los Angeles nutritionist Tracey Kurland, “Luckiest guy I know! Get ready to party!” According to E! News, Engelson popped the question in Napa Valley. Engelson made his Instagram account private thereafter.
Study shows UMass admissions less competitive for out-of-state students
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Tuesday's Children will honor two veterans
The nonprofit organization Tuesday’s Children will host a benefit next week at the Plandome Country Club honoring two men, Matthew Bitter and Doug Kechijian, for their dedication and service to the United States. Bitter attended the U.S. Naval Academy after graduating from Manhasset High School. He served as a Navy SEAL officer for over eight years.
USMMA welcomes the USS Zephyr
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy welcomed the USS Zephyr, a Cyclone class patrol ship from Mayport, Florida, with a ceremony last Wednesday to celebrate the 30th New York Fleet Week. The event was particularly festive as the academy observed National Maritime Day, Midshipman Appreciation Day and the 75th anniversary of the academy. The ceremony began with speeches from Rear Adm. James A. Helis, the academy superintendent; Rear Adm. John A.
North Side celebrates 100-year history
The halls of North Side School in East Williston have seen it all in 100 years, from chalk to Chromebooks and from construction to a devastating fire. The history of the school was presented to a first-grade class by students at the Wheatley School on Thursday. The North Side building that stands today was built in 1917. The school had four classrooms, three teachers and 63 students, from first grade through eighth grade.
Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston honor the fallen on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time not to remember war – but rather to remember warriors, Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said on Sunday during the village’s ceremony at Mineola Memorial Park around noon following the village parade. “It’s not about shopping or sales, not a day to argue whether or not our military should be where they are; it’s not a day of political disagreements,” Strauss said.
'URBAN POP' Exhibit comes to the Gold Coast
Merging the worlds of street art, graffiti, architecture and city-life diversity, the new “URBAN POP” exhibition at the Gold Coast Arts Center in Great Neck bursts with bright colors and includes a variety of stylistic elements and New York City history. Curator and gallery director Jude Amsel said she chose this kind of exhibit to create a bridge between urban and suburban life. “It’s about bringing a bunch of visual, cultural influences to the forefront in galleries,” she said.
Tennis bubble proposal dropped in Roslyn Estates
A proposal from Mark Johns, owner of the Tennis King, to install a bubble around six tennis courts in Roslyn Estates was withdrawn at a Board of Trustees meeting on Monday after opposition from Mayor Paul Leone Peters and village residents. “I’m looking to generate between $300,000 to $400,000. In the tennis industry, a court should generate about $60,000 to $80,000 a year.
Proposed change of Election Day from November to January in Amherst
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Amherst Select Board Chair Doug Slaughter called to order a town meeting around 6:30 p.m. on Monday to discuss the transition plan regarding election dates in Amherst.
Visiting lecturer Jackson Katz emphasizes sexual violence as a man’s issue
‘We have a long way to go, but we have made some progress’ Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Well renowned author, filmmaker and educator Dr. Jackson Katz visited the University of Massachusetts on Tuesday evening, explaining his research and prevention strategies about sexual harassment to the UMass community.
Amherst College hosts ‘Transgender Politics Now’ performances Wednesday
‘To me, the most important things in trans politics right now are the things that don’t get talked about’ Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Amherst College hosted performances by three experienced activists within the LGBTQ+ community in their Holden Theater, tackling the topic of transgender people in politics.
Implicit bias debated by Rutgers and Cornell professors
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Alleged talks of rising meal plan prices stirs upset
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Send Email Cancel Students from the Center for Education Policy and Advocacy protested for roughly half an hour during the “Best Campus Food Celebration,” demonstrating in and outside Hampshire Dining Commons on Wednesday evening.
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By Kylee Denesha and Sam Anderson March 22, 2017 Dissecting Science episode 2 from Sam Anderson on Vimeo. Learn about the nutritional facts of insects and why people eat them…as well as HOW to eat them…...
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