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Katherine Zammit, 15, a rising junior at East Meadow High School, was inspired by her brother, David, 14, to host weekly summer classes for children who require special needs to earn her Gold Award.

When contemplating a project to pursue for her Gold Award, Katherine Zammit said she recalled the advice she received from her scout leaders — choose a topic that inspires you. Immediately, she thought of her brother. more

By David Weingrad | 8/19/15

Anna Cartabuke, Carol O’Toole, Cecelia Dragas, Dorothy Zinc, Joann Balnis and Sister Marilyn raced to the finish at the Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII “Knights at the Races” event.

St. Raphael's celebrates St. Patrick's Day

It was a celebration of Irish culture in the St. Raphael’s parish gymnasium last Saturday, as the Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII hosted its annual Knights at the Races. more

By David Weingrad | 3/18/15

East Meadow residents enjoyed each other’s company at the Pope Pius XII Council Knights of Columbus’ fourth annual Polish Knight at St. Raphael’s.

A taste of Poland at St. Raphaels

Dozens of residents gathered at St. Raphael’s parish last Saturday for the fourth annual Polish Knight. more

By David Weingrad | 1/28/15

More than 600 runners raced down Newbridge Road last Saturday for the Greater Long Island Running Club’s 7th annual Blazing Trails 4-Autism four-mile run and walk.

Running ‘4 Autism’

More than 600 runners could be seen blazing down Newbridge Road last Saturday, all in support of individuals with autism. more

By David Weingrad | 11/26/14

Bridget raced with Genesis student, Alex, outside St. Raphael’s Parish on Newbridge Road. According to the Genesis School, individuals with autism are at a high risk of obesity.

Genesis students go for a run

The Genesis School, for students with autism between the ages of 5 and 21, celebrated National Running Day on June 4 in East Meadow to promote exercise and physical fitness. more

By David Weingrad | 6/11/14

Nicholas Giardino, 9, far left, Jordan Chalmers, 10, Tyler Luciano, 12, Brendan Wilkowski, 11, Kerry Clark, 11, and Lindsay Solenski, 9, were among the winners of the Pope Pius XII Knights of Columbus annual free throw contest last Saturday at St. Raphael’s Parish. Behind them, event organizers John Devany, partially obscured at left, Paul Wissert and Alan Bacci cheered them on.

Local athletes have a ball

The Pope Pius XII Knights of Columbus of East Meadow hosted its annual free throw contest inside the gymnasium at St. Raphael’s Parish on Jan. 11. more

By David Weingrad | 1/15/14

The 16- and 17-year-old boys defeated Elmont’s St. Vincent de Paul Parish in overtime on Nov. 17 to secure the championship. From top left were assistant coach Alex Clark, Tommy Banker, head coach Tom Dolan, Chika Ewulu, the Rev. Robert Holz, Alex Berger, Matt Caramante, Joe Forrler, and assistant coach Frank Caramente. Kneeling from left, were Tommy Dolan, Ian Arshad, Ryan Bergmann and Brandon Callaghan. Sean Clark and Brian Kavanagh are not pictured.

A victory eight years in the making

When the St. Raphael’s Senior Division basketball team won the Catholic Youth Organization Nassau-Suffolk County championship on Nov. 17, it represented more than just a single victory. For the 16- and 17-year-old boys — the majority of whom have played together since fourth grade — it capped years’ worth of teamwork, selflessness and commitment. more

By David Weingrad | 12/4/13

East Meadow's Adrian Staiano finished in 29:16 to take second place among women in the 50-54 age group.

Hundreds run to support autism awareness

Nearly 1,000 runners lined East Meadow streets last Saturday to participate in the 6th Annual Blazing Trails 4 Autism 4 Mile Run, co-hosted by the Genesis School of East Meadow and the Greater Long Island Running Club. more

By David Weingrad | 11/27/13

Genesis School finds a home in East Meadow

St. Raphael’s Parish, on Newbridge Road, is now home to the Genesis School, for students with autism who are between ages 5 and 21, and an extension of Eden II, a Staten Island-based nonprofit organization that provides schooling, adult programs and services to families dealing with autism. Its adult programs, which extend to those as old as 28, will also be held at St. Raphael’s. more

By David Weingrad | 9/25/13

Food was aplenty during the picnic, as Frances Catalfomo added mustard to her burger.

Annual gathering of East Meadow’s Knights

The East Meadow Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII Council 4422 hosted its annual picnic last Saturday at Eisenhower Park. Council members and local families spent an afternoon grilling food and sipping cold beverages while enjoying each other’s company. more

By David Weingrad | 8/7/13

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