[Via The Island Now] Words of Ralph Ferrie, Ed.D., Superintendent of Sewhanaka School District: “As we approach the upcoming school year, we will be celebrating the 86th year of instruction in the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Before our students arrive in September, our professional staff will return on August 27th and 28th forContinueContinue reading “Elmont Memorial High School to get new elevator, synthetic field and other improvements”
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Elmont with one of the highest percentages of Haitian ancestry, research shows
In a recent Facebook post we highlighted diversity within the Elmont community. Among the many countries represented here in this multicultural hamlet, the Haitian cohort has secured a strong foothold in the Elmont community, which is comparable to some of the highest representations of the ethnic group in the region. According to research, Elmont specifically hasContinueContinue reading “Elmont with one of the highest percentages of Haitian ancestry, research shows”
Overdose Prevention training comes to Elmont community
It is no secret that in recent years there has been widespread use and far too oftentimes abuse of prescription drugs nationwide. “For as long as there have been prescriptions, there has been misuse of prescription drugs,” said New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman in an op-ed piece for Newsday last summer.ContinueContinue reading “Overdose Prevention training comes to Elmont community”