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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.

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

Coach Ed Farrell was honored by the Amateur Softball Association for his contributions to the sport.

Batting a thousand at 72

If you take a drive to Malverne High School on any Sunday morning — with few rainy and snowy exceptions — you will likely find Ed Farrell on the baseball field. The 72-year-old … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

Long Beach tops V.S. Central in suspended game

The Conference II football game between Long Beach and Valley Stream Central resumed on Sunday at Firemen's Field. The Marines prevailed, 27-21. more

Mike Caputo and Tony Bellissimo | 9/16/10

Ira Stern and Rob Friedl say school officials did not notify them about the plan.

Football field raises residents’ ire

Ira Stern has lived across the street from Long Beach High School since 1979, along a quiet stretch of Blackheath Road with well-manicured lawns and homes that overlook Reynolds Channel. So … more

Anthony Rifilato | 9/8/10

From Bayonne, N.J., cruising down memory lane

There are two ways to write this story: glass half full, glass half empty. I believe I’ll take a sip from each in describing the recent reunion cruise of Lawrence High School’s class of 1964. more

Randi Kreiss | 9/3/10

Oceanside, led by Tyler Heuer, center, Nick Sherry, left, and Gene Garay, opens against Massapequa.

H.S. Football: Week 1

The start of the Nassau County football season is less than a week away. more

Tony Bellissimo | 9/2/10

Brittany Doyle and Joseph Schutta announced their engagement.

Malverne man to marry N. Merrick woman in Long Beach

Mr. Frank P. Doyle of North Merrick, along with his wife, Joann, announces the engagement of his sixth daughter, Brittany Marie, to Joseph Peter Schutta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Schutta of … more

8/4/10

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