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Three college heads who lacked street smarts

Many of us have seen the congressional sound bites. MAGA superstar Elise Stefanik, of New York’s 21st District, made mincemeat out of prestige college Presidents Claudine Gay of Harvard . . . more

By Alan J. Singer | 12/21/23

Do consequences of crimes still matter?

Is there anything more satisfying than washing your car, and then stepping back and admiring your now pristine vehicle? It’s like a fresh coat of paint on a wall or . . . more

By Jack Martins | 12/14/23

The aftermath of the demise of Affirmative Action

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, stating that race cannot be a consideration and ordering institutions of higher learning . . . more

By George Santos | 10/12/23

Berman’s medical school graduation in 2018 with her parents Pamela and Martin, sister Genny, and now husband, Glenn.

Hewlett native Ali Berman’s life comes full circle

Hewlett native Ali Berman has come a long way to become a fellow at Sloan Kettering Hospital. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/8/22

Hewlett High School graduate Rachel Arbitman and HAFTR High grad Jacob Steinmetz will both receive the Mitchell Freedman Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete of the Year Award from the Jewish Sports Heritage Association.

Five Towners to be honored by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association

For the first time in three years, the Jewish Sports Heritage Association’s induction and awards ceremony will be held in person, and a pair of youthful Five Towners will receive the Mitchell Freedman Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete of the Year Award. It is the fourth annual event. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/28/22

Longtime Lawrence High School chemistry teacher Rebecca Isseroff was named a Distinguished Teacher of 2022 by the Harvard Club of Long Island.

Lawrence's Rebecca Isseroff named a 2022 Harvard Club distinguished teacher

The Harvard Club of Long Island named Longtime Lawrence High School chemistry teacher Rebecca Isseroff a Distinguished Teacher of 2 more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/10/22

Lawrence School District is seeking a grant to offer Advanced Placement chemistry for the 2021-2022 school year.

Lawrence formulates a way to offer AP chemistry

With only three students recommended to take Advanced Placement chemistry, considered the most difficult course it offers, the Lawrence School District was considering not offering the class for the 2021-2022 school year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/11/21

Rachel Arbitman became the first girl’s tennis player in Nassau County history to win four county championships.

Hewlett High’s Rachel Arbitman wins fourth tennis county title

Hewlett High School senior tennis player Rachel Arbitman capped off her high school tennis career with a record-breaking victory at Eisenhower Park on April 17. Arbitman became the first female … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 4/19/21

Amy Sharin is the Lawrence High School class of 2021 valedictorian.

Lawrence High School’s top three scholars

Valedictorian Amy Sharin, salutatorian Nader Daruvala and honor speaker Daniela Andrade are the top three scholars of the class of 2021 for Lawrence High School. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/14/21

Obama, a kindred spirit in ‘A Promised Land’

Every life has its inflection points, moments that can steer you in one direction or another, and that direction, as poet Robert Frost would say, makes all the difference. That is especially true for former President Barack Obama . . . more

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