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Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 will lead this year’s Memorial Day parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Monday.

“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/24/16

Recalling L.I. before suburbia took hold

I grew up in Yaphank, a 14-square-mile hamlet in Suffolk County, virtually in the middle of Long Island. (The community to the north is, in fact, called Middle Island.) I remember . . . more

5/12/16

South Side High School was once again named one of the best schools in the country by both U.S. News and World Report and Washington Post.

South Side High School named one of best

South Side was once again named one of the best high schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report and The Washington Post, which both released their school rankings this week. According … more

By Alex Costello | 4/20/16

Street-raising eyed for 2017

Four streets in Baldwin may be raised in 2017, according to a committee that met with officials from New York Rising earlier this month. According to members of the Baldwin planning committee, a … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/17/16

Actor Burt Young with St. Thomas the Apostle teacher Daniela Picone at a painting event at the school on Feb. 4.

Rocky’s brother-in-law visits St. Thomas

Burt Young, known internationally for his role as Paulie, brother of Adrian (Talia Shire) and eventual brother-in-law of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) in five “Rocky” films, visited St. Thomas the Apostle school the evening of Feb. 4 to lead a special painting lesson for students during Catholic Schools Week. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 2/10/16

Representing the Four Chaplains were, from far left in life vests, Coast Guard Seaman Timothy James, Fireman Kellie Lundy (obscured), Flotilla Cmdr. Joseph Dirocco and Seaman Isaac Olivarez. At back, from left, American Legion members Baldwin Post Commanding Officer Jack Wachter, Cmdr. Alfred Ficalora and Steve Bohn led the ceremony.

They overcame fear because of their faith

On the morning of Feb. 3, 1943, the transport ship Dorchester was attacked by a German U-boat in an area of the Atlantic Ocean commonly referred to as Torpedo Junction. As the American ship sank … more

By Daine Taylor | 2/10/16

South Side Middle School will be changing the selection criteria for its eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C., after numerous complaints from parents.

SSMS changing D.C. field trip requirements

Because of the complaints it has received from many parents, South Side Middle School plans to change the way it chooses students for the annual eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. The trip has … more

By Alex Costello | 1/27/16

Kennedy High School senior Rachel Mashal, left, learned last week that she is one of 40 finalists in the Intel Science Search. She was joined by her research adviser, Barbi Frank, who will accompany her to Washington, D.C., for the final round of the competition.

'No way!' –– Kennedy High senior is Intel finalist

Kennedy High School senior Rachel Mashal screamed into the phone when the panel of renowned scientists at the Society for Science & the Public called on Jan. 19. “No way!” she hollered. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/26/16

Elmont High School science research adviser Michelle Flannery has been working with Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna since she was in ninth grade.

Elmont High School student named Intel finalist

On April 20, 2010, an oil tank in the Gulf of Mexico ruptured, and millions of gallons of oil began to spill into the gulf, creating one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. The … more

By Steve Smirti | 1/26/16

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

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