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Holiday fair at Central High School this Saturday

The Valley Stream Central/Memorial PTSA will hold its annual Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Central High School's gymnasiums. The school is located at 135 Fletcher Avenue. more

12/8/10

Booker T. Gibson, 80, was a witness to history during the civil rights era. Now he’s a professional musician who plays at the upscale Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. He is pictured above at home in North Merrick.

Booker T. Gibson, witness to history

Second of two parts. On Aug. 28, 1963, Booker T. Gibson made his way to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “It was hot. In August, it was hot,” Gibson said during a recent interview, stressing the word “hot.” more

Scott Brinton | 12/7/10

Sitting at the head of the table, the panel of young people addressed the problems they saw with the island they love.

In their own words

Part four of the series "Plugging the Brain Drain." During Vision Long Island’s ninth annual Smart Growth Summit, there was a group of young people in a small conference room during the … more

Alex Costello | 12/1/10

Booker T. Gibson, a nearly lifelong Merrick resident, was the first African-American teacher at South Junior-Senior High School in Valley Stream. He was joined by his wife of 39 years, Frances, also a music teacher, at their North Merrick home.

Breaking racial barriers at every turn

By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But, man, could Gibson play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more

Scott Brinton | 11/30/10

A heads-up on concussions

Concussions are not to be taken lightly. They have become a serious issue and have taken the national stage, especially after the National Football League recently decided to stiffen penalties for … more

11/12/10

Carey counselor runs NYC marathon for charities

Carey Counselor Steve Carpaneto ran the NYC Marathon on Nov. 7 with Team NY Rotary to support four charities. The charities are the Ronald McDonald House NY, Polio Plus International, Gift of Life … more

11/11/10

Jets honor Seahawks’ Stanley

By Jeff Lipton Under the steady hand of Head Coach Mike Stanley, the Carey High School football squad rolled to its first undefeated regular season since 1978 this fall. The Seahawks’ … more

11/11/10

North H.S. Craft Fair: Nov. 21

Valley Stream North High School is having its 10th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair on Sunday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 750 Herman Ave, Franklin Square. Many vendors will have handcrafted or … more

11/5/10

Elmont quarterback Qusarn Caldwell scrambles during the first quarter of last week's loss to Wantagh in a game suspended on Thursday and completed on Friday.

Elmont loses to Wantagh, 13-12

Elmont’s Jaquan Smith wasn’t the only bolt of lighting in the area last Thursday afternoon, but his game-opening 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown wasn’t enough for the Spartans to avenge last year’s Conference II first-round playoff loss to Wantagh. more

Tony Bellissimo | 9/16/10

Vincent Toma questioned the board about its decision to move special ed students to North High School.

Parents question special ed program

Parents, residents and students stepped into the ring with their gloves off to demand information about the Alternative Special Education program at the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meeting on Aug. 31. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 9/8/10

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