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The Lawrence High multi-year reunion was spearheaded by a seven-person committee that consisted of from left, Gary Caparelli, Robin Panetierre, Rich Perone, Maria Rizzo, John Pastor, Dora Preziosa and Guy Tricarico.
Reeling in the school memories: 1968-78
More than 150 people attended the multi-year Lawrence High School reunion for the years 1968 to ’78 in East Rockaway on Dec. 10. Sharing stories, reminiscing and renewing old friendships were the highlights of the four-hour event. more
Oceanside’s Tina Pumo drives to the basket.
Rotary Tip-off raises scholarship money
Oceanside and Lawrence split games in the Rotary Tip-Off Classic Dec. 2 at Oceanside High School. The Lady Sailors defeated the Lady Golden Tornadoes, 55-50, to start the evening. Tina Pumo earned … more
Holiday fair at Central High School this Saturday
The Valley Stream Central/Memorial PTSA will hold its annual Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Central High School's gymnasiums. The school is located at 135 Fletcher Avenue. more
Booker T. Gibson, 80, was a witness to history during the civil rights era. Now he’s a professional musician who plays at the upscale Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. He is pictured above at home in North Merrick.
Booker T. Gibson, witness to history
Second of two parts. On Aug. 28, 1963, Booker T. Gibson made his way to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “It was hot. In August, it was hot,” Gibson said during a recent interview, stressing the word “hot.” more
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Sitting at the head of the table, the panel of young people addressed the problems they saw with the island they love.
In their own words
Part four of the series "Plugging the Brain Drain." During Vision Long Island’s ninth annual Smart Growth Summit, there was a group of young people in a small conference room during the … more
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Booker T. Gibson, a nearly lifelong Merrick resident, was the first African-American teacher at South Junior-Senior High School in Valley Stream. He was joined by his wife of 39 years, Frances, also a music teacher, at their North Merrick home.
Breaking racial barriers at every turn
By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But, man, could Gibson play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more
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A heads-up on concussions
Concussions are not to be taken lightly. They have become a serious issue and have taken the national stage, especially after the National Football League recently decided to stiffen penalties for … more
Coach Ed Farrell was honored by the Amateur Softball Association for his contributions to the sport.
Batting a thousand at 72
If you take a drive to Malverne High School on any Sunday morning — with few rainy and snowy exceptions — you will likely find Ed Farrell on the baseball field. The 72-year-old … more
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Geoffrey Touretz was suspended from his job as Lawrence High School principal last month.
Recommendation expected on Touretz
Though Lawrence Superintendent Dr. John Fitzsimons has said he would soon have a recommendation for the Board of Education regarding suspended high school Principal Geoffrey Touretz, Fitzsimons does not expect to share it with the public at next Tuesday’s board meeting. more
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Woodmere's Tala Ginsberg (left) and Hewlett Harbor's Michelle Kresch created Tid-Bits, small homemade cake snacks.
Cooking up sweet tooth cravings
At a time when home cooking is a rarity two Five Towns young women have taken to baking some sweet snacks that are not only delicious but have allowed the pair to earn some money. more
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