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The Democratic congressional hopeful in the 5th District, Ali Mirza, has challenged incumbent Gregory Meeks to a debate before the June 28 primary. Mirza addressed issues that he has with the … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/8/16

Eighth-graders Ankit Sayed, left, June Yeup Seong, Mark McMahon, Deeti Patel, Sherin Davis, Ana Pinto, Fardeena Yousuf and Arianna Fracchioni qualified to compete in the state competition; Carol Simowitz, a science teacher at W.T. Clarke Middle School, far right, congratulated them for their achievement.

Clarke Middle School students qualify for state science contest

Several W.T. Clarke Middle School students will participate in a prestigious New York science contest this weekend, East Meadow School District officials said. Three teams comprised of eight … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/1/16

Elmont businessman running for Congress

Elmont businessman Ali Mirza has filed paperwork, challenging incumbent Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks for his fifth district seat. Mirza, along with New York State Senator James Sanders are … more

By Steve Smirti | 1/20/16

Scott Resnik, president and chief of Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Services, was one of 20 company volunteers to serve at ground zero after the 9/11 attacks. He was later diagnosed with kidney cancer. Photo by Scott Brinton/Herald Life

9/11 rescuers still living a nightmare

Scott Resnik, president and chief of Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Medical Services, remembers the taste of the dust. “There was a metallic component,” he said. “There was a starchy component.” more

By Scott Brinton | 11/3/15

Local reps inspired by pope’s remarks

Before Pope Francis ventured to New York last week, he started his visit in the nation’s capital. While in Washington, he spoke to members of Congress, touching on a variety of issues, including immigration and the refugee crisis, poverty and homelessness, and governing. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/30/15

Students in Jean Carlson’s seventh-grade math class at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School in Bellmore said they were excited about Pope Francis’s first visit to the U.S. this week. Principal Lee Ann Graziose stood behind them.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton goes all out to welcome Pope Francis

Leeann Graziose, principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Bellmore for the past 12 years, was at home when the envelope from the Diocese of Rockville Centre arrived last Friday afternoon. She … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/23/15

Schumer holding lottery for chance to see Pope Francis

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that his office will be conducting a statewide lottery for one ticket to the Joint Meeting of Congress with His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Sept. 24, … more

8/20/15

Bibi's speech was an eye-opener

On March 3, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received more than 20 standing ovations while delivering an unprecedented speech to a joint session of Congress . . . more

3/12/15

Unforgettable words that saved a revolution

Victory or death. On the freezing-cold night of Dec. 25, 1776, George Washington crossed the ice-choked Delaware River with those code words assigned to each soldier. more

2/5/15

Seaford Model Congress officers, from left, Mike Biaggi, Thomas Mineo, Kailey Parker and Maggie Crean as one of the club’s meetings goes on.

Learning the power of debate

Members of Seaford High School’s Model Congress admit that the purpose of the club can be a little difficult to explain, but say the academic enrichment and hours of enjoyment it provides are second to none. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/20/15

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