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Graduating MTA Dogs Named After NYPD Fallen Officers

Source: Rebecca Harshbarger, AM New York Almost 20 dogs graduated from an intensive MTA training on terrorism and explosives Wednesday at Grand Central Terminal. They were named after police officers and soldiers killed in the line of duty, and the mood was somber following the fatal shooting of a cop in East Harlem the nightContinueContinue reading “Graduating MTA Dogs Named After NYPD Fallen Officers”

Homecoming at Elmont: ‘Not A Popularity Contest’

Source: Heather Doyle, Newsday An avalanche of cheers fell from the Elmont High School bleachers as principal Kevin Dougherty introduced each member of the 2015 homecoming court Saturday. One by one, five young women in sparkling gowns glided gracefully into a line next to their five male counterparts, each with a smile as dazzling asContinueContinue reading “Homecoming at Elmont: ‘Not A Popularity Contest’”

Green Acres Commons: Plans Unveiled for a New Shopping Mall Experience in Valley Stream

Source: Micah Danney, Long Island Herald The company that owns the Green Acres Mall announced the first six retailers that will occupy the planned Green Acres Commons shopping center at a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 8. Slated to open next fall are Ashley Furniture HomeStore, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Burlington Coat Factory, Buffalo WildContinueContinue reading “Green Acres Commons: Plans Unveiled for a New Shopping Mall Experience in Valley Stream”

Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship: #BeHumble

Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship #CreateGoals #FollowThrough #BeHumble Words & photos by Joe DiDomizio for WeAreElmont.com. Today, Christopher views his position as a teacher and a business owner as an incredible opportunity to help promote growth in the community. At the Long Island Barber Institute (LIBI) he has helped and continues to help young people realizeContinueContinue reading “Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship: #BeHumble”

The Scene: Dat Boy Dope

Rarely, if ever, does an artist who hails from a small town stick around to further his or her career. The reasons to leave the comfort of a “hometown bubble” and move to a busy city are justified — ranging from increased visibility, to key networking opportunities, to the promise of an even bigger platform.ContinueContinue reading “The Scene: Dat Boy Dope”