Politics & Government

Common Core Explained, Labor Day Celebration, Jones Beach Cleanup

A weekly look at Nassau County news.

New Common Core Standards Explained

Confused about how new Common Core learning standards will change the way your child is educated? The State Department of Education has published a Parent's Backpack Guide to Common Core Standards on its website, EngageNY, as an explainer. Click here for more.

Labor Day Celebration at Airpower Museum

The American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport is scheduled to launch a formation flight of historic B-25 Mitchell bombers and World War II escort fighters for a tribute flight near the World Trade Center and Statue of Liberty. Click here for more.

Jones Beach Cleanup Announced

Long Island residents and beach lovers everywhere will have a chance to preserve Jones Beach next month.The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will hosting the 28th annual New York State Beach Cleanup at Jones Beach State Park. Click here for more.

O-Negative Blood in Short Supply- Please Donate!

The Massapequa Public Library will be holding a blood drive on Sept. 3 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. While all blood types are needed on a regular basis, O+ and O- are in great demand. Click here for more.

Free Job Training for Local Veterans

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Veterans Services Agency will partner with ASR International Corporation to assist veterans in getting jobs. The free job training and orientation is aimed at preparing veterans for careers in technical and engineering fields. Click here for more.


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