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Former Lawrence Woodmere Academy basketball coach Jeff Weiss was inducted into the Nassau County Athletics Hall of Fame last month. From left were Long Beach Athletic Director Arnie Epstein and his wife, Randi, Andrea and Jeff Weiss, John Schandler, and Ryan and Riley Weiss.

Former Lawrence Woodmere Academy coach Jeff Weiss inducted into Nassau Athletics Hall of Fame

If you listed all of Jeff Weiss’s achievements in the 32 years he coached boys’ varsity basketball at Lawrence Woodmere Academy, it would read exactly like the resume you would expect from someone inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame, as Weiss was on Sept. 29. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/14/21

East Rockaway and Lynbrook will each host Homecoming festivities on Friday and Saturday. Above, school spirit was on full display at East Rockaway’s parade in 2019.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway to host Homecoming festivities

East Rockaway and Lynbrook high schools are set to host Homecoming festivities on Oct. 15 and 16. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/14/21

June Chang will step down as superintendent of schools on Nov. 19.

Rockville Centre school board, Superintendent June Chang agree to part ways in November

The Rockville Centre Board of Education and outgoing Superintendent June Chang reached an agreement on Oct. 7 that will enable Chang to resign in November. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/14/21

Dr. Susan Poser was inaugurated as the ninth and first female president of Hofstra University on Oct. 1.

Hofstra’s first woman president is inaugurated

Hofstra University inaugurated its ninth — and first woman — president on Oct. 1 in grand fashion. Dr. Susan Poser now leads the institution — she first assumed her duties on Aug. 1. more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/7/21

Four Hewlett High School students have created something of a state History Fair dynasty, capturing first place in four consecutive years. From left were Michael Heyman, Madison Honig, Madeline Heyman and Sydney Honig.

Hewlett High students dominate New York History Fair

Most sports fans are familiar with dynasties like football’s New England Patriots, baseball’s Yankees and basketball’s Boston Celtics. Somewhat lesser known is the New York State History Fair’s Hewlett High School. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/30/21

Lynbrook High School recently opened its new 33,274-square-foot extension, which was funded as part of a $28.9 million bond that voters approved in 2017. Above, the new band room at the school.

Lynbrook High School gets a major upgrade

After passage of a $28.9 million bond in 2017, Lynbrook High School’s new wing was recently completed after a year and a half of construction. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/30/21

After joining the varsity football team as a kicker, Lynbrook High School senior Olivia Vuotto has thrived in the role, becoming the first female in school history to score points in football.

Lynbrook High School senior becomes first female to score points in football

Lynbrook senior Olivia Vuotto said she never thought about playing football, but jumped at the chance to become a kicker for the varsity team when head coach Stephen LoCicero approached her. Now she’s making history one kick at a time as the only girl to ever score points for the Owls on the gridiron. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/21

Kerrie Hall, far left, Catherine Novotny, Maya Comunale and Julia Garvey walked the red carpet before watching their Minute Masters videos at Bellmore Movies and Showplace.

Lynbrook educators' program helps students of all needs

Long Island children of all abilities enjoyed some time in the spotlight on Aug. 29 with the help of Minute Masters, an organization created by two educators from Lynbrook that produces inclusive educational videos. more

By Katherine Fenton | 9/23/21

Rockville Centre athletes, coaches to be enshrined into Nassau County Athletics Hall of Fame

Three former South Side High School soccer players and two coaches will be inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 29 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/21

Letter to the Rockville Centre Editor (Sept. 23-29)

A letter to the Rockville Centre Editor about the recent resignation of the girls' varsity soccer coach at South Side High School. more

9/23/21

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