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Hundreds of thousands of women, children and men marched on Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, the day after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, to make known their concerns about civil rights, women’s reproductive rights and more.

Bellmore-Merrick women make their voices heard

At the pitch-dark hour of 4 a.m., the day after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, South Shore residents gathered at the Bellmore train station before getting on a bus headed to the nation’s capital. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 1/25/17

Kennedy High School senior Rachel Mashal, left, learned last week that she is one of 40 finalists in the Intel Science Search. She was joined by her research adviser, Barbi Frank, who will accompany her to Washington, D.C., for the final round of the competition.

'No way!' –– Kennedy High senior is Intel finalist

Kennedy High School senior Rachel Mashal screamed into the phone when the panel of renowned scientists at the Society for Science & the Public called on Jan. 19. “No way!” she hollered. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/26/16

Kennedy High School research teacher Barbara Franklin, Samuel Epstein, research teacher Barbi Frank and District Science Chairman Robert Soel celebrated Epstein's finalist status in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search on Wednesday. Only 40 research students from around the country were named finalists.

Kennedy senior named Intel Science Talent Search finalist

Kennedy High School senior Samuel Epstein devoted more than a thousand hours of research to his submission for the Intel Science Talent Search. This week his hard work paid off when he was named one of 40 finalists in the national contest, considered among the country's most prestigious high school science competitions. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/21/15

Congresswoman McCarthy won't run again

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy announced Wednesday that she will not seek re-election to a 10th term in 2014. McCarthy, a lifelong resident of Mineola, was first elected to represent the 4th Congressional … more

By Mary Malloy | 1/8/14

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

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