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Thomas and Melissa Onorato administer nutrients intravenously to their son over the course of 16 hours every day.

On Sept. 10, 2013, Thomas Onorato and his wife, Melissa, of Franklin Square, welcomed their first child. Four days later, they almost lost him. Thomas Kevin Onorato was born with microvillus … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/23/16

Fourth-graders Isabella Giammona and Valeria Lizama sang “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” and danced at the assembly.

Recognizing students, saying goodbye

Aday before a weeklong break, Lawrence Elementary School sent its students home with a healthy dose of self-confidence after holding the second assembly of the school year where the children are recognized for their accomplishments in character education. more

By Vanessa Prker | 2/17/16

Woodmere resident Karther Ortiz was last seen along Broadway in Woodmere on Dec. 17.

Woodmere man missing

The Nassau County police issued a Silver Alert for Woodmere resident Karther Ortiz, who was last seen walking along Broadway in Woodmere at 11 a.m. on Dec. 17. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/21/15

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen and Superintendent Gary Schall spoke on Monday to Lawrence parents and faculty about changing the starting and ending times for the district’s schools.

Lawrence may change school starting times

After proposing to change the starting and ending times for its middle school and high school students, Lawrence School District officials now say that a few options are on the table, but it is unlikely that any changes would be made until the 2017-18 school year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/9/15

After being cited for violations by New York’s Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau in response to a Woodmere house fire, where Joseph Sanford Jr., at left, was hurt then subsequently died from those injuries, the Inwood Fire Department has implemented a corrective action plan.

Inwood firefighters violated state rules

After the Inwood Fire Department was cited by the New York State Labor Department Public Employee and Health Bureau last month for violating federal safety and training standards during a fire call last December, Chief Gaetano “Guy” Marino said that corrective actions have been implemented. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/12/15

A report issued by New York's Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau said that the Inwood Fire Department violated state rules in response to a house fire where Joseph Sanford Jr., above, was hurt then subsequently died from those injuries.

Inwood firefighters violated state rules

Based on a New York State Labor Department Public Employee and Health Bureau report, the Inwood Fire Department violated federal safety and training standards when it permitted one of its volunteer firefighters to enter a Woodmere house that was on fire on Dec. 19 without an assigned partner, according to Newsday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/8/15

Keep your teens — and yourself — safe on our crowded roads

Summer driving season is in full swing, and we’re out on the roads in large numbers. The absence of winter’s dangers can make it seem like a safer time to drive . . . more

7/22/15

Congress must renew the Zadroga Act

After the World Trade Center collapsed in a fireball on Sept. 11, 2001, a cloud of toxic dust enveloped Lower Manhattan. That dust contained a witches’ brew of cancer-causing agents . . . more

7/15/15

Lawrence High School raised $4,000 for a charity known as Ride for Life, which raises money and awareness for Lou Gehrig’s Disease. From left are juniors Anaya Davis, Adriann Samuel and Kerry-Ann Saleem, who are among over 100 participating students.

Walking and riding for a cause

On May 7, 170 Lawrence School District students—107 from the high school and 63 from the middle school—walked with Christopher Pendergast, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease to raise money and awareness for the disease. more

By Vanessa Parker | 5/13/15

I'd press a button to banish football

I have a terrific photo of my grandson, Jacob, running with the ball for a touchdown. He was 9 at the time . . . more

4/23/15

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