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Members of Bellmore JFK Alumni, Inc., Kennedy High School’s alumni association, recently cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Cougar Walk of Recognition.

Kennedy opens Cougar Walk of Recognition

Taking on an almost human dimension, Kennedy High School’s new Cougar Walk of Recognition was born after nine months in development. Members of Bellmore JFK Alumni Inc., who created the walkway … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/5/14

Wantagh High School alumni, from left, George Vignola, Alan Sellers, Ray Hanley and Jerry Liguori are among those seeking to help 1968 graduate Andrew DeGregorio with his medical expenses.

Fundraiser for a friend

Wantagh native Andrew DeGregorio has had a long battle with cancer. The former star football player and wrestler for the Wantagh High School Warriors is in need of financial assistance, so his friends are pitching in to help. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/5/14

Triathlete Jenn Sommermann survived Stage III ovarian cancer and went on to raise more than $107,000 through her 50 Triathlons in 50 States to Raise $100,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research campaign.To celebrate the successful completion of the campaign, Sommermann and her husband, Don Harris, trekked 600 miles by bicycle across Vietnam and Cambodia in March.

Triathlete beats cancer, then raises $107K for research

The sting seemed innocuous. A bee nipped Jenn Sommermann in the leg as she entered the water at the River Cities Triathlon, contested around the Cypress Black Bayou, near Shreveport, La., in August 2011. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/15/14

Children in local schools have been the beneficiaries of collection efforts by the Bellmore-based Book Fairies.

Bowling for reading in Wantagh

The Book Fairies, a charity that collects reading materials for people in need throughout Long Island, will host its first “Bowling for Books” event at AMF Wantagh Lanes on Columbus Day from noon to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used to raise money to purchase electronic book readers for children who have extended stays in local hospitals. more

By Laura Schofer | 10/8/14

Tim Mcnally, a former standout football player at Wantagh High School, was diagnosed last year with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He is now 56.

Former Warrior faces fight with ALS

A former star football player in Wantagh, 56-year-old Tim McNally can no longer button his own shirt or tie his own shoes. Last year, he was diagnosed with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/3/14

Marty and Susan Bevilacqua are being honored for their many philanthropic contributions to the Long Island and Rockville Centre communities.

Marty and Susan Bevilacqua to be honored

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Long Island Chapter (AFPLI) is pleased to announce that Susan and Marty Bevilacqua, residents of Rockville Centre, will be honored as recipients of The … more

10/1/14

Cal Kitay died two years ago from a brain tumor. His family will be walking in his honor Saturday at Jones Beach.

Brain tumor walk comes to Wantagh

Jones Beach State Park will play host to Long Island’s first brain tumor walk on Saturday, an event that is expected to draw at least 1,000 people. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/17/14

Christine Miserandino (center) poses with her mother Janet Miserandino (left), her father Donald Miserandino (right) and her daughter olivia at last year’s Purple Party fundraiser

Raising funds for Lupus research

Valley Stream resident Christine Miserandino and her family will be celebrating her 37th birthday this year in an unusual way. Instead of presenting Miserandino with gifts, the family will be hosting an … more

By Brendan Murray | 9/4/14

John Theissen and his son, John, show off some of the school supplies that have been donated for this year’s Back to School Supply Drive.

School supplies drive raises hope

For many children across Long Island, school supplies are a luxury they do not take for granted. And for John Theissen, supplying these children with the right necessities to start school comfortably is a priority for his organization, the Wantagh-based John Theissen Children’s Foundation. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 9/3/14

Mike Gifford with his wife, Trish, and children Bridget, Pete, Tom and Katie.

Wantagh community supports Gifford family

A group of 276 people came to Johnny Malone’s on Wantagh Avenue on Aug. 8 to show their love and support for the Gifford family. more

By Bob Fenter | 8/27/14

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