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Social studies teacher Bridget Montario encouraged Emily Dressler to enter the essay contest in which she received state recognition.

For Wantagh Middle School sixth-grader Emily Dressler, it’s always good to take chances, because you never know how far that might take you. In February, Emily, 11, took part in a … more

By Charles Shaw | 9/22/23

The annual 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' is returning to Eisenhower Park on Oct. 1. During the ceremony, people hold flowers to represent why they walk, which is uplifting for the families affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Sixth Alzheimer's Walk coming to Eisenhower Park

The “Walk To End Alzheimer’s” — one of the largest events to raise awareness and funds for the care, support and research of the disease — is headed to Eisenhower Park … more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/23

Friends and family get together at Wantagh Park to raise awareness for Huntington's disease as part of the Team Hope walk.

A walk in the park to help those in need

Last Sunday, The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s northeast region hosted the Team Hope Walk at Wantagh Park. The event is the organization’s largest grassroots fundraising … more

9/22/23

The Levittown Board of Education honored Jonas E. Salk Middle School library media specialist Kirsten Anderson on Sept. 13.

Levittown honors Librarian of the year

Innovator, collaborator, researcher and mentor were the words used to describe Kirsten Anderson, the library media specialist at Jonas Salk Middle School who received the Nassau BOCES School … more

9/22/23

Wantagh, Seaford, and Freeport Fire Departments were among the many first responders honoring the 9/11 victims at the candlelight ceremony.

Candle ceremony honors 9/11 victims

Twenty-two years later, communities continue to pay their respects for those who died on 9/11. On Sept. 11, the Seaford 9/11 committee hosted their annual memorial candle lighting ceremony at … more

9/22/23

I’ll be choosing my words even more carefully

I’ll be seeing you, just not every week. In June, when I wrote “Column writing through hell and high water,” I told readers I was taking a leave from writing for a few months . . . more

9/21/23

Searching the sky 2,000 miles from home

On clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 9/21/23

In Washington, the inmates are running the asylum

Every few months there is a respected opinion poll that asks how much credibility Congress has. Poll after poll finds that the public’s faith in Congress is at an all-time low, and sinking lower by the week. more

9/21/23

A call for responsible boating

Although it’s late in the season, boating safety should remain at the forefront for everyone on the water. more

9/21/23

Benny Andrews’ Chasty, 1961, is a mixed media, oil and collage on canvas, represents a playful portrait. A gift to the museum by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker.

Through the decades: Hofstra Museum turns 60

Hofstra University Museum of Art’s many treasures are grand in scope and scale. It’s been a proud transformation for the museum, which began with a single gallery space, constructed in 1963. Decades later, it’s among the region’s leading arts institutions. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/20/23

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