How one LI school district nearly doubled its graduation rate

Ten years ago, just one out of every two Hempstead students left the high school with a diploma. Last year, 84% graduated.

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Upcoming Events

Unsung Heroes: Women of World War II

Mar12

Howard Rosenberg will explore the stories of heroic women both on and off the battlefield during World War II, including American spy Virginia Hall, POW nurse Ruby Bradley and more, register tarting Feb. 21

Where

Brentwood Public Library

34 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-273-7883

Price

free

Lucky Leprechaun Bingo Bash

Mar20

Bingo game featuring goodie bag prizes, check-in at 10:30 a.m., games start at 12:30 p.m., register by March 16

Where

Caesar Trunzo Senior Center

16 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-436-6072

Price

$20

Easter Pancake Breakfast

Apr6

Easter breakfast featuring pancakes and sausages, register by March 30

Where

Caesar Trunzo Senior Center

16 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-436-6072

Price

$5

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