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Dr. Keith Metzger, far right, one of Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine’s first professors, teaches anatomy. Here he was pictured with a class in the school’s state-of-the-art laboratory.

Seated in his expansive, brightly lit office on the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine’s second floor, Dr. Lawrence Smith, the school’s founding dean, appears at home, a smile etched across his face as he speaks of the school’s role in transforming medical education. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/23/13

Kerri Shapiro allowed just one hit in East Meadow's win over Longwood.

East Meadow wins first L.I. title

East Meadow made history on June 4, beating Longwood, 7-0, to win its first-ever Long Island Class AA softball title. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/4/13

East Meadow wins Class AA crown

Despite a five-run cushion after the first inning of Game 3 of the Nassau County Class AA softball championship series on May 23, East Meadow junior pitcher Kerri Shapiro considered no lead safe against MacArthur. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/24/13

Madison West launched a two-run homer in Game 2 of the Nassau Class AA softball championship series on Tuesday.

Softball title on the line

The Nassau County Class AA softball championship series is headed to a third and deciding game. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/21/13

Senior Jackie O'Leary, center, with 19 goals and 12 assists, has been a consistent contributor on offense for the Lady Jets.

Experience propels East Meadow

East Meadow was 6-2 in conference play and jockeying for playoff position heading into the girls' lacrosse regular-season finale, thanks in large part to a group of upperclass players that totals 19 (nine seniors and 10 juniors.) more

By Steve Siniski | 5/7/13

Sophomore Brian Kavanagh is leading East Meadow's offense with a .415 batting average and also picked up a big win on the mound last week.

East Meadow seeks strong finish

East Meadow got a taste of its potential on the diamond just before heading into the bye week, knocking off a Hicksville team that was not only unbeaten but also ranked No. 1 on Long Island, 7-4, on April 18. more

By Steve Siniski | 5/2/13

East Meadow's Ariel Cornfield, who homered in last Saturday's 7-6 loss to MacArthur, fires the ball to first base to record an out in the fourth inning.

MacArthur rally tops East Meadow

In a rematch of last year’s Nassau Class AA softball championship series, MacArthur overcame the loss of two starting outfielders as well as a five-run deficit to beat East Meadow, 7-6, in a Conference AA-I game last Saturday. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/25/13

MacArthur rally tops East Meadow

In a rematch of last year’s Nassau Class AA softball championship series, MacArthur overcame the loss of two starting outfielders as well as a five-run deficit to beat East Meadow, 7-6, in a Conference AA-I game last Saturday. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/24/13

Sandra Dee Foster was deaf by age 5. With a cochlear implant, however, she has not only regained her ability to hear, but she has overcome obstacles to become an elite pitcher and student.

‘A silent thunder’

During a big moment in a softball game, Sandra Dee Foster can eliminate all sound with the flip of a switch. more

By David Weingrad | 4/3/13

East Meadow's Bryan Lehman looks to move the ball upfield during the team's 14-11 non-league defeat at Wantagh on March 23.

Offensive depth sparks East Meadow

East Meadow’s started the lacrosse season with one win in three games, but it’s more about who the Jets have played, and how they’ve played that’s provided encouraging signs. more

By Steve Siniski | 4/1/13