Follow Lawrence High School senior Ariana Watson's journey as a semifinalist in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, highlighting her exceptional academic achievements, STEM involvement, and community contributions, paving the way for her promising future in mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
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By Parker Schug
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5/3/24
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Delve into the meaningful commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day at Brandeis Hebrew Academy, where eighth-graders honor survivors through poems, songs, and personal connections, embodying the commitment to education, remembrance, and passing on the legacy of resilience to future generations.
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By Melissa Berman
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5/3/24
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Discover the ongoing dispute over responsibility for fixing darkened lights on the Atlantic Beach Bridge, as Lawrence village contends with offers of financial aid, highlighting Samuel Nahmias's assertions of reluctance to accept grants, alongside village efforts to assess and address the lighting issue amidst legal actions and governmental involvement.
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By Parker Schug
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5/3/24
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Explore the transition of Gammy's Pantry within the Five Towns Community Center, highlighting the legacy of its founder Sasha Young, assurance of pantry's continuity by Gwynn Campbell amidst organizational changes, and ongoing community support from organizations like Rock and Wrap It Up!, all amid discussions about the center's future under the guidance of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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By Melissa Berman
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5/3/24
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Discover Arye Lifshitz's journey through the prestigious Birthright Israel Excel program, where he gained insights into Middle Eastern affairs at a recent NYC summit.
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By Melissa Berman
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5/3/24
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As a member of Gen Z, I know as well as anyone how the world views people my age.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/3/24
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Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legislature delivered a beacon of hope for our communities by including in the state budget a groundbreaking initiative to support local news organizations in the form of a tax credit.
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5/3/24
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The Senate's promising bipartisan border deal was dismissed as "disastrous."
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By Laura Gillen
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5/3/24
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The political similarities between former President Donald Trump and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are now impossible to miss. Which is probably just what Blakeman intends.
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By Kevin Kelley
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5/3/24
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Nearly three weeks late, the $237 billion state budget presents a mix of positives and negatives. While it’s easy to find initiatives to support in such a large spending plan, inexplicably, there are areas where it falls short.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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5/3/24
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