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Roshane Wright, Former Elmont Student, Excels at York College

Source: Long Island Herald An Elmont High School graduate and Valley Stream native has plenty of new hardware for his trophy case after an outstanding start to the indoor track season at Jamaica’s York College. Roshane Wright, a sophomore sprinter and long jumper for the Divison III York College Cardinals, was recognized by both theContinueContinue reading “Roshane Wright, Former Elmont Student, Excels at York College”

Century 21 Department Store Finds A Home in Valley Stream

Source: Newsday Off-price department store Century 21 will open its second location on Long Island this fall at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, the mall’s operator announced Thursday. The two-story anchor store will cover about 70,000 square feet at the mall, acquired by Macerich Co., a Santa Monica, California, real estate investment trust, inContinueContinue reading “Century 21 Department Store Finds A Home in Valley Stream”

From the Desk of Senator Dean Skelos: New Law Will Target Street Gangs

Legislation Focuses on Reducing Growth of Criminal Street Gangs and Protecting Citizens From Gang-Related Violence The New York State Senate today passed legislation to reduce gang violence and protect communities throughout the state. The New York State Criminal Street Gang Act (S1701), sponsored by Senator Martin Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn), would prosecute and prevent criminal gangContinueContinue reading “From the Desk of Senator Dean Skelos: New Law Will Target Street Gangs”

Lady Spartans Hope to Continue Perfect Run

Source: Long Island Herald It’s shaping up to be a special season for Elmont’s girls’ basketball team, which last week took a large step toward securing its first conference title since 2009-10 with a pair of impressive victories. Three days after rallying from a 13-point deficit on the road to complete a season sweep ofContinueContinue reading “Lady Spartans Hope to Continue Perfect Run”

Ashley Simon, AP Scholar, Named Class Valedictorian of 2015

Source: Long Island Herald Elmont Memorial High School announced last week senior Ashley Simon as valedictorian and Harold Ekeh as salutatorian of the Class of 2015. Ashley Simon is a bright, inquisitive student who has adhered to a rigorous college preparatory course schedule that includes honors and advancement placement classes throughout her high school career.ContinueContinue reading “Ashley Simon, AP Scholar, Named Class Valedictorian of 2015”