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Justin Glickman, left, and Justin Lish, are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively of HAFTR High School's class of 2016.

Justin Glickman is the valedictorian for this year’s graduating class of the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns And Rockaway (HAFTR) High School, with Justin Lish being named salutatorian. Both live in Woodmere. Glickman’s grade average is 99.02 and Lish is not far behind at 98.86. more

6/17/16

Lawrence High School chemistry teacher Rebecca Isseroff examined graphene solution samples with Intel semifinalists Arthur Chen, center, and Lee Blackburn.

‘Continuing the quest for knowledge and science’

Most people may imagine research scientists hunkered down in a laboratory, working endless hours. At Stony Brook University’s Garcia Summer Scholars Program, however, where Lawrence High School students Lee Blackburn and Arthur Chen spent two months before beginning their senior year, nonstop study is not part of the itinerary. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/13/16

David Herman, center, a senior at DRS, was named a Siemens regional finalist. On the left was Principal Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum and Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky, right.

DRS senior named regional finalist

David Herman, a senior at the Davis Renov Stahler (DRS) Yeshiva High School in Woodmere, was named a regional finalist in the prestigious Siemens (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Competition for 2015 on Monday. The first one in DRS’s history. more

By Jeff Bessen and Yitzchak Carroll | 10/21/15

Friends of Rock Hall Museum honored local high schools at their 40th annual meeting on June 10. From left were Friends President Jean Kestel, board member Ron Goldman, students Aharon Goldblatt and Benjamin Goykadosh, and their history teacher, Renee Friedman.

Talking history at Rock Hall Museum

Installing new directors and officers and honoring high school students who excel in American history were a large part of the 40th annual meeting of the Friends of Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence on June 10. more

By Vanessa Parker | 6/17/15

Chimps face N.Y. court test of 'personhood'

Chimpanzee stories invite cheap shots, jokes and memories of J. Fredd Muggs (a regular on “The Today Show”), but the true story of these primates in modern times . . . more

6/11/15

Peninsula Public Library is proposing a budget of $3.157 million, $40,000 more than the current fiscal plan. Voting is on May 19.

Peninsula Public Library tightens its budget

Maintaining a keen eye on the budget as income has declined and the cost of employee benefits has risen, the proposed Peninsula Public Library budget of $3.157 million is increasing by less than $40,000 for the 2015-’16 fiscal year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/11/15

At the annual Stony Brook University Protein Challenge, a dozen Hewlett High students finished third in the two-round competition. Above, the enzyme Glycosyltranferase B model the students had to build.

Hewlett High School students know their protein

A team of 12 Hewlett High School students finished third in the annual Stony Brook University Protein Challenge on Feb. 26. more

3/11/15

Hewlett Happenings student columnist Alison Hagen.

‘STEAM’ing toward science success

Science is in everything around us: the way the sun rises, the way our food cooks, cars move, iPhones work, birds chirp, and students learn. Hewlett High School’s science department is highly regarded for its rigorous Advanced Placement classes, and success in competitions. more

By Alison Hagen | 10/29/14

This poster in the Nassau University Medical Center warns patients and staff to seek immediate medical attention if experiencing Ebola-like symptoms.

Cuomo pushes statewide Ebola plan

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a statewide Ebola plan on Oct. 16 that called for the coordination of health care, Port Authority and Metropolitan Transportation Authority workers to combat a potential spread of the Ebola virus should it cross New York’s borders. He also designated eight hospitals, including Long Island’s North Shore-LIJ, in Nassau County, and Stony Brook University Hospital, in Suffolk, to act as regional centers for treating patients with Ebola. more

By David Weingrad | 10/22/14

Regional finalists in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology were announced on Monday. From left were, Arthur Chen and Lee Blackburn, from Lawrence High School, and Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns student Justin Lish. At right, is Lawrence teacher Rebecca Isseroff, who guided their research.

Siemens recognizes eight Five Towns school scientists

Eight students from four Five Towns schools were recognized for their research projects submitted to the 2014 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/22/14

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