More than 130 people came together last week to remember a young man whose life ended too soon. The fourth annual John LaBarbera golf outing was held at the Douglaston Golf Course on Sept. 28. more

On a weekend when many local high schools, including their own, were reveling in the spirit of Homecoming on their football fields, members of Lynbrook High School’s Globe Club were reveling in the spirit of community service as they participated in the National Estuaries Day "Preserve the Reserve Bay Beach Cleanup" at Jones Beach Seal Watch Beach. more

In gratitude for what he considers to be the excellent arts education his children received in the Rockville Centre schools, village resident Anthony Roman is starting a charitable foundation — The Fine Tuning Project — to assist the district with its vision to grow and sustain a professional music and performing arts program and facility at South Side High School. To kick off the project, raise awareness and garner support, the group will sponsor what it promises will be a star-studded performance by illustrious South Side alumni and faculty on Oct. 17 at 7:30 in South Side High School. more

Board of Education Public Work Session, Oct. 13, 8:30 p.m. in the Administration building. Board of Education Meeting, Oct. 20, 8:30 p.m. in the South Side High School auditorium. SEPTA … more

If the Rockville Centre school district has its way, residents will approve a bond financing major improvements to South Side High School — and possibly other district schools — that could mean an increase in taxes of $185 for the average homeowner when all the money is borrowed. The district’s plan is tentatively scheduled for a mid-December vote, so that proposed renovations to South Side High School can start as soon as school ends in June. more

The crisp autumn air matched the bright spirits of the fans at Lynbrook High School’s annual PTA Scholarship Football Game, as the Owls defeated Manhasset by a score of 34 to 27. more

On Saturday, Sept. 26, East Rockaway High School class of 1977 celebrated their 50th birthdays together as a class. more

School districts will have more time to prepare students for this year’s state tests, but the schedule change caught some officials by surprise. more

For the second straight year, children of the St. Mary’s Healthcare System were invited to watch the Valley Stream North High School Spartans in action at one of the team’s first home games of the 2009 season. more

Lisa DePace was always a fan of the MTV series, Made. The self-improvement reality show documents teenagers who have a goal of becoming something they only dreamed of, and MTV gives them a coach to help accomplish that feat. more