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Kennedy High School science researcher Rachel Mashal, left, was recently selected as one of only five 2015 Rising Scientists by the nonprofit Child Mind Institute. She was joined by her Kennedy research adviser, Barbi Frank, an Advanced Placement biology teacher.

Kennedy H.S. senior honored for eating-disorder research

Few would describe the study of teenage eating disorders as a “passion,” but that’s precisely how Kennedy High School senior Rachel Mashal sees it. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/14/15

North High School Principal James Bolen, far left, with National Merit Commended Students Joseph D’Elia, Michael Schwartz and Matthew Wang. Also pictured are guidance counselors Nicole Maier and Josh Brodsky.

Students’ high PSAT scores earn honors

Three North High School seniors were named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Program for achieving “exceptional scores” on the Preliminary SAT. more

10/12/15

Congress must not fail the first responders

At 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, Congress missed an important deadline to reauthorize the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, and that, my friends, is totally unacceptable. more

10/8/15

On Heron Street, some residents used kayaks to navigate flooded streets last Friday.

City pushes bulkhead plan

Days after heavy rains caused serious flooding in some parts of the city — even as Hurricane Joaquin veered away from the East Coast — the City Council approved a measure on Tuesday that will … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/8/15

Deadline for Sandy claims looming

Three weeks remain for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance policyholders to submit their Hurricane Sandy Claims for review by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The last day to … more

10/1/15

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice spoke out against the clawbacks at a press conference in Long Beach in July at the home of Liz Treston on Wyoming Avenue.

FEMA abandons clawbacks on Sandy victims

In what local officials and advocates are calling a win for Hurricane Sandy victims, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on Wednesday that any additional flood insurance … more

9/17/15

Back to school, and back to burgers and hot dogs

Five years ago I wrote a column critiquing the food being served in our school lunch programs. This week, with most schools in their second week, I’m here to tell you that mac and cheese still rules. more

9/10/15

The acts of evil, and of heroism, must not be forgotten

Five thousand, one hundred twelve days have passed since Sept. 11, 2001. People who are 21 now were only 7 then; students who will graduate from high school this school year were 3 or 4. They cannot know how life was different before the attacks . . . more

9/10/15

Residents to see some flood insurance relief

Long Beach residents will see some relief in the form of a 15 percent reduction on their National Flood Insurance premiums, up from 10 percent previously. Long Beach is one of only five … more

9/3/15

City Council President Scott Mandel, far left, former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Sen. Charles Schumer and City Manager Jack Schnirman screwed in the last plank of the new boardwalk in 2013.

FEMA to foot remainder of boardwalk bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had restored over $9 million of previously denied Public Assistance program funding to reimburse the City of Long … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/3/15

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