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Richard Smith honored by Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray.

Picture-perfect entry in town contest for Merokean

Richard Smith of North Merrick was recently presented with a Town of Hempstead 2010 Shutterbug Award from Supervisor Kate Murray after winning the 2010 Town of Hempstead Calendar Photo Contest. more

11/4/10

Good sports in Rockville Centre

The Nassau County Sportsmanship Awards Committee recognized South Side High School as one of the Top Ten high schools that promoted and displayed excellent sportsmanship at Nassau County varsity sporting events in 2009-2010. more

10/27/10

Carol Roseto, Athletic Director for Rockville Centre schools

South Side High School teams are 'good sports'

The Nassau County Sportsmanship Awards Committee recognized South Side High School as one of the Top Ten high schools that promoted and displayed excellent sportsmanship at Nassau County varsity sporting events in 2009-2010. more

10/27/10

Members of the Malverne High School football team were on hand to support their coach and Gala honoree Kito Lockwood.

Lakeview NAACP branch holds annual awards gala, honors local heroes

The Lakeview branch of the NAACP held its 24th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Gala celebration last Friday to honor individuals who have worked to improve the quality of life for local residents and … more

10/27/10

She’s a caring person

Carol Burak, longtime Lynbrook resident, will be honored with the Caring for Others Award for 2010 at the Annual Awards Banquet of Family Lodge 467 of the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance … more

10/20/10

Student Government President Samantha Malis, left, and Vice President Amanda Hammerman present the September C.A.R.M.A. Award to Ross Shulman.

Kennedy junior earns volunteerism award

The Kennedy High School Student Government granted its September C.A.R.M.A. Award to Ross Shulman, a Herald student columnist. The “Cougars As Role Model Americans” Program was established by the Student Government in 2009 to showcase the efforts of members of the school community to promote volunteerism. The program has recognized Kennedy students and staff members who have helped the poor, sick, elderly and underprivileged. more

10/20/10

At the Sept. 27 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Rosmarie Bovino, superintendent of schools, presented the Island Park School District’s Annual SOAR Awards. Pictured here is, from left, are Diana Caracciolo, School Board president, award recipients Kathleen O’Driscoll, Gabriel D’Auria, and Donna Strommer and Bovino.

SOAR-ing to new heights

For the 18th year, the Island Park School Board recognized the outstanding work of faculty and staff during the 2010 SOAR Awards, presented by Superintendent Rosemarie Bovino during the Sept. 27 … more

TOM STEINERT | 10/13/10

Rockville Centre student noted for excellence in the arts

Fallon Kesicier, a resident of Rockville Centre, was a recipient of an Award of Excellence for her visual arts portfolio in the Long Island Arts Alliance’s 2010-11 Scholar-Artist program. Fallon is a senior at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset. more

10/6/10

Joseph Cosenza was congratulated by his family members.

Lynbrook police officer awarded

Police Officer Joseph Cosenza of the Lynbrook Police Department was honored recently with the 2010 Town of Hempstead Police Service Award. The Town recognized law enforcement professionals from the Nassau County Police Department and village police departments within the town at its annual ceremony. more

Mary Malloy | 10/6/10

Barbara DeGrace received her Special Recognition Award from Dominick Minerva Jr. at last week’s gala dinner.

DeGrace, cancer center earn Chamber’s top honors

More than 130 people turned out for the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce’s awards gala last week to honor the South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Center and chamber board member Barbara DeGrace. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/6/10