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Hewlett High School students won the Siemens grand prize for the second consecutive year. From left are this year's winners, JiaWen Pei, Zainab Mahmood and Priyanka Wadgaonkar.

In what the sports world would call a dynasty, three Hewlett High School students were awarded the grand prize of the prestigious Siemens Math Math, Science and Technology Competition. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/10/13

Enjoying the Panim el Panim trip

The Panim el Panim seminar, held in Washington, D.C. from Sunday, Nov. 17 through Tuesday, Nov. 19, was one of the best experiences of my life. more

Daniella Seelunfreund | 11/27/13

Onlookers in Washington, D.C., rushed to greet and photograph the veterans at the Washington Monument during an Honor Flight trip in June 2012.

Giving WWII vets a ‘final mission’

Jeffrey Rosenking never leaves home without a brochure. Wherever he is, if he spots an elderly man or woman in military garb, Rosenking will introduce himself and hand them a pamphlet for Honor Flight Long Island, an organization for which he has volunteered since 2010, which sends World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., free of charge. more

By David Weingrad | 11/13/13

In D.C., foreign visitors wonder what's happened to us

They say that travel is a broadening experience, and that when we leave our home base, there’s always something we can learn. more

10/24/13

Carolyn McCarthy will continue to serve while undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

Carolyn McCarthy diagnosed with lung cancer

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer — and that she’s committed to beating this latest challenge. more

By Mary Malloy | 6/5/13

N.Y. state stood out in an otherwise forgettable year

The year 2011 is coming to a rapid close. Like all other years, especially at this stage of my life, it has gone very quickly. more

12/22/11

Another unsurprising failure in D.C.

Economic strength comes from a functional democracy. But when that democracy fails to act in the best interests of the people, we can expect chaos. Look at Western Europe — Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy. more

12/1/11

Can New York avoid catching Washington’s cold?

The summer months tend to make all of us very lazy. Our minds wander, avoiding any kind of deep thinking. We focus on the hot weather, planned vacations, cookouts, sports and dozens of other mindless things. But whether we like it or not, the world around us continues to change, and we can’t ignore those changes. more

8/4/11

A springtime visit to Washington, D.C.

My son-in-law, Dr. Stuart Wasser, was attending a conference of the American Society of Addiction Medicine in Washington, D.C. and since the timing was the beginning of spring break, the rest of the family took the opportunity for a brief but rewarding visit to our nation’s capital. more

MARCIA ABRAMSON | 4/21/11

Warren Levi, owner of Warren Levi Martial Arts and Fitness in Lawrence received the 2010 "Top Martial Arts School Award."

Master of Martial Arts

The Educational Funding Company awarded the 2010 “Top Martial Arts School Award” to Warren Levi of Warren Levi Martial Arts and Fitness on Nov. 13. more

12/1/10

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