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The Age-Old Question: Public or Private?

Get good grades, attend a prestigious college, have a successful career, the series of events leading up to the American dream are all determined by our performance in elementary and middle school. “The early years set a pattern for future … Continue reading

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Richard Price

Creator of some of the most realistic characters in today’s non-fiction world, author Richard Price is himself a character worthy of one of his novels. From his matching yellow socks and plaid shirt, to his witty remarks, Price’s down-to-earth persona … Continue reading

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Should Children be Named in the News?

The decision to publish the names of children in the news is a difficult one. In certain instances, such as murder cases, I feel it is necessary to publish names regardless of the person’s age. However, in the article where … Continue reading

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Al’s Shoe Repair Battles a Disposable Culture

On the outside, there is nothing to distinguish Al’s Shoe Repair from the Cards Unlimited store next to it, or the Thai Station Restaurant and Elena Bridal Couture directly across Merrick Avenue in Merrick, Long Island, all of which have … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Backgrounder: Merrick/East Meadow

Merrick and East Meadow are two neighboring towns, which can be seen as central points of Long Island. Merrick Avenue, a main street which runs between both towns, is an example of just how unique the neighborhood is. The street … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Choice Memo: Merrick

Few people know the history of the town of Merrick, located in Long Island. It was not always known as Merrick. In fact, when Europeans first arrived in the mid 1600’s, it was called “Meroke” and it included the entire … Continue reading

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Race: The Unspoken Word

President Obama was a hot topic on Thursday night during a book reading at Bluestockings bookstore in the Lower East Side. The book, “The First Black President: Barack Obama, Race Politics, and the American Dream,” was written by Dr. Johnny … Continue reading

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