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John Halligan successfully lobbied for an anti-bullying law in Vermont after his 13-year-old son, Ryan, committed suicide. He spoke to students at Valley Stream North High School in February.

N.Y. Senator Kemp Hannon seeks legislation to outlaw bullying, cyberbullying in schools

New York is one of just a handful of states in the nation with no anti-bullying laws on the books. State Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) is looking to change that with legislation that would … more

Andrew Hackmack | 4/14/10

OMG! Bieber fever hits LBMS! Meeting teen hearthrob Justin Bieber was a dream come true for Long Beach Middle School students, from left, Brooke Lowenfels, Dana Vargas, Liz Lieber and Maria Quintero. The girls helped organize a contest-winning food drive, and the reward was a performance by Bieber at the school on April 9. Story, more photos, page 6.

OMG! Bieber fever hits Long Beach Middle School!

“If I had to choose one thing that I wanted in my life,” said teary-eyed eighth grader Jackie Gropper, “that would be it.” Gropper just had front row seats to an … more

Ariella Monti | 4/14/10

Participants during last year's Building Homes for Heroes Run/Walk in Hewlett Bay Park

Building Homes for Heroes 5K Run/Walk planned

The 3rd annual Building Homes for Heroes 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday morning, April 18 at Hewlett Point Beach Park in Bay Park/East Rockaway. The race will begin at 9 a.m. sharp. Race … more

Mary Malloy | 4/14/10

Former ‘Irish Tenor’ Ronan Tynan will perform at a fundraiser for St. Raymond’s School in East Rockaway on Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m.

Ronan Tynan — in his own voice

Ronan Tynan’s smooth tenor voice has filled St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway once before, for a funeral. He is returning there on April 24 for a happier occasion. One of the most … more

Mary Malloy | 4/14/10

JoAnne Borgella, right, spoke with East Meadow Girl Scouts after they were honored by Nassau County for their efforts in collecting items for children in Haiti.

Former ‘Idol’ Borgella visits E.M. Girl Scouts [Video]

Joanne Borgella, who competed on season seven of "American Idol" in 2008, stopped by in Mineola to congratulate East Meadow's Girl Scout Troop No. 1108 on April 1. The cadets … more

Mike Caputo | 4/8/10

Pity the bullies . . . but throw them out of school

Anyone who’s read “Lord of the Flies” knows the great capacity children have for savagery. Still, the recent suicide of a 15-year-old high school girl, following months of brutal bullying, shocks us — hopefully into action. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/8/10

Sixth-graders at Forest Road School show off their completed projects. From left are Christopher Vera, Gabrielle Sing, Penelope Ramos, Aubrey Luna and Liza Poserio.

Forest Road students learn that art is everywhere

Corporate logos are popular icons in society and sixth-graders at Forest Road School recently explored how those designs come about. more

Andrew Hackmack | 4/7/10

Chris Roberts, president of the Central High Student Council, presents Nasta with a school T-shirt as Principal Dr. Joseph Pompilio looks on.

Valley Stream Central grad’s calling was law

Stephen Nasta’s message to Central High School students was simple — Keep your eye on the ball, stay within the rule book and life will be a little easier. Nasta, who graduated from Central in 1963, received the Distinguished Alumni award on March 24 for his work in the New York Police Department and in its narcotics and gang investigations bureau. more

Anthony Bottan | 4/7/10

Children at Willow Road School performed a scene from “Mary Poppins” in the PTA fundraising production of “Broadway Comes to Willow,” which also featured bits from “The Wizard of Oz” and “Annie.”

Off to see the Wizard, and Annie, and Mary [Photo gallery]

Students at Willow Road School performed scenes from a trio of popular plays in the March 25 production of “Broadway Comes to Willow.” more

4/7/10

50th Reunion set for Valley Stream Central High School

The 50th Reunion for Valley Stream Central High School's class of 1960 will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Inn. more

4/7/10

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