Elmont teacher's Bad Bunny-inspired character encourages kids and adults to read

"It's my 33rd year of teaching and it might be my best," he said.

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Explore Merrick Road's vibrant shopping scene from Massapequa to Merrick
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How LI schools are honoring America's 250th anniversary
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Photos: Nassau Class AA softball finals
Photos: Nassau Class AAA softball finals
Nassau Class AA baseball final photos: Bellmore JFK vs. Garden City (Game 3)
Nicastro pitches, hits Calhoun to Game 1 win in Nassau Class AA softball finals
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Ferchland hurls Oceanside to victory in Game 1 of Nassau Class AAA championship series
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Derek Yormack's 14 Ks deliver Bellmore JFK baseball team's first title
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Guide: LI's best cinnamon rolls
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5 new LI breweries to try this fall
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Ultimate guide to LI breweries: Seasonal brews, relaxed vibes
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LI home's lurid past has nothing to do with its present, says agent trying to sell it
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Long Island Class B flag football final: Hauppauge vs. MacArthur
'The Sixth Borough' reminds audiences of Long Island's role in hip-hop history
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Cara S. Trager, 'relentless' journalist for Newsday and other publications, dies at 71
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Overtime thriller! Taylor Garro's TD catch gives MacArthur flag football LI title
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Camp in style: Reserve a cabin or tent at these LI parks
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Remembering 4 bands that defined the 1960s' 'Long Island Sound'
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Nassau Class AA baseball final: Bellmore JFK vs. Garden City (Game 2)
53-year-old bicyclist struck in critical condition
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Banning digital screens for the youngest students? LI educators weigh in.
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Longtime special education teacher from Franklin Square dies at 80
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Where to rent a boat, Jet Ski and more
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Nassau, Suffolk renew fight against invasive species
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Dunia caps career with 3rd state title
What a journey! Long Beach's Sibomana-Rodriguez wins third state title
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An LI college accused a student of using AI to plagiarize. He fought back — and won.
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Photos: Rowyn Grace Classic — Hewlett basketball vs. Long Beach
Hewlett basketball hosts fundraiser in support of coach Welsh, family
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Mele's saves, Pichichero brothers lead Long Beach boys hockey
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Photos: Boys ice hockey — Bellmore-Merrick vs. Long Beach
A court officer vanished nearly 2 years ago. His family hasn't given up hope for his return.
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Meet the makers: 7 LI crafters making one-of-a-kind holiday gifts
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Patrick Mullaney leading in bid for another term over Petros Krommidas, who went missing in April
An LI college student was accused of using AI to plagiarize an essay; Now he's suing the school
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Mepham's defense dominates against Long Beach
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Photos: Mepham football vs. Long Beach
Go fish! Half- and full-day charters to book this fall
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Photos: Garden City football vs. Long Beach
Robertiello helps Garden City football extend winning streak to 55 games
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Woman critical after medical emergency at Point Lookout Triathlon, police say
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