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Pair of Calhoun researchers take third at Long Island Science and Engineering Fair

There is a common thread that runs through the science research projects of Calhoun High School seniors Brigid Maloney and Christian Tucci, both of whom recently made the finals of the prestigious Long Island Science and Engineering Fair –– water. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/30/13

It’s a shopper’s paradise at the new outdoor market, Market Fair, which held its grand opening earlier this month at Nassau Coliseum. The marketplace, open weekends, offers a wide selection of merchandise – including fresh foods, collectibles, jewelry, and clothing – along with a food court, and kid-friendly activities.

Treasure hunting at Nassau Coliseum's Market Fair

A new outdoor shopping experience awaits at Nassau Coliseum. Market Fair brings together a collection of vendors in a family-friendly atmosphere that is part street fair, part festival. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/29/13

Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages joined Doreen Stennett, left, and Markisha Beckford on exercise bikes to promote health and fitness at the Health Fair on May 4.

Legislator hosts Health Fair, joins in the fun

Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages hosted a Health Fair at Dutch Broadway School in Elmont on May 4. The event was designed to be a fun and educational way to bring families together and to … more

5/10/13

Halley Bench, 7, of West Hempstead, at the petting zoo.

West Hempstead hosted successful street fair

The annual West Hempstead street fair was held on April 28 in the town’s business district. The event was sponsored by the West Hempstead Chambers of Commerce. more

5/3/13

Davison Avenue Middle School hosts science fair

Currently in its initial year of housing fifth-graders, the Davison Avenue Intermediate School held its first annual science fair in April. Organized by science and math teacher Christine Stanton, it … more

4/29/13

Residents were able to stop by any one of nearly 40 tables to get valuable health information last Saturday.

Franklin promotes healthy living

Memorial Junior High School is a place of learning. That learning often extends beyond the final bell on Friday afternoons, such as last weekend when Franklin Hospital hosted its annual Community … more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/29/13

Residents were able to stop by any one of nearly 40 tables to get valuable health information on April 13.

Franklin promotes healthy lifestyles

Memorial Junior High School is a place of learning. That learning often extends beyond the final bell on Friday afternoons, such as last weekend when Franklin Hospital hosted its annual Community Health Fair in the school’s gymnasium. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/17/13

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education recently honored Natalie Giovino for her big win at LISEF. Joining in the celebration were, from left, Superintendent Dr. Henry Kiernan, Kennedy Science Department Chairman Robert Soel and Board of Education Vice President Susan Schwartz.

Kennedy researcher tops at Long Island Science and Engineering Fair

For Kennedy High School senior Natalie Giovino, two years’ worth of cancer research boiled down to a few momentary encounters with a handful of doctors and scientists, who came to pick apart her work and test whether it could stand up to professional scrutiny. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/16/13

In all, eight Calhoun High School students were recently honored in the Intel Science Talent Search and the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair. They are, top row, second from left, Christian Tucci, Joshua Fisher, Tim Leimbach, Tasfiqual Chowdhury; bottom row, second from left, Brigid Maloney, Preetha Phillips, Emma McNamara and Jocelyn Yu. They were joined by their Authentic Science Research Program advisers, Jennifer Pefanis, top left, Nick Pappas, top right and Kim Lascarides, lower left.

Intel honors six Calhoun students

Six Calhoun High School seniors were recently honored in the first group of 359 science students from across the country to receive Research Badges for their outstanding work in preparing reports for the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search, sponsored by the Society for Science & the Public. They are Tasfiqual Chowdhury, Joshua Fisher, Tim Leimback, Emma McNamara, Preetha Phillips and Joceyln Yu. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/10/13

Malverne teen participates in math fair

On Friday, March 1, more than 1,200 students from Nassau County presented at the preliminary round of the Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair held at Hofstra University. Luna Splendori, an eighth … more

4/5/13