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Kishore Kuncham, superintendent of the Freeport school district, will retire in August.

Freeport superintendent Kishore Kuncham will retire in August

Kishore Kuncham, renowned for his child-centered approach to education and transformative leadership as the superintendent of the Freeport school district said he wll retire effective Aug. 20. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/29/24

John F. Kennedy High School alumnus Daniel Bornstein, center, joined supporters of Team Mission United for a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Oct. 19.

Bellmore-JFK alumnus takes on the New York City Marathon

Thousands of runners from all over the world will descend on the east end of Staten Island at the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday. Among the masses will be Team Mission United, a group of runners participating in support of local veterans and military families. Joining the seven-person squad this year is Merrick native Daniel Bornstein. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/31/19

Michele Myers is running on behalf of United Way's Team Mission United in the TCS NYC Marathon next month.

Local woman to run in support of veterans

For the second year in a row, Michele Myers is running the TCS New York City Marathon. And for the second year in a row, she’s competing in the race soon after healing from an injury. more

By Jill Nossa | 10/3/19

Help students in need of school supplies

Imagine opening a new marble notebook on the first day of school and taking out your new box of crayons. Now imagine what it might be like to show up to class empty-handed and have to ask your teacher, or a classmate, to borrow a sheet of paper and pencil. more

8/23/19

Albert Redmond will run in the New York City Marathon.

Valley Streamer to run NYC marathon

Albert Redmond, of Valley Stream, joined United Way of Long Island’s team for the New York City Marathon to raise money for veterans organizations on Nov. 5. Redmond raced the past two marathons … more

9/7/17

The Long Island Nets and Burger King have joined forces to support the United Way of Long Island’s Stuff-A-Bus campaign that collects school supplies for children in need.

Stuffing the buses with school supplies

Through Aug. 20, Burger Kings across Long Island, including the one on Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence, are serving as the collection points for a Stuff-A-Bus campaign spearheaded by the United Way of Long Island that also involves the Long Island Nets. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/10/17

God bless us every one, especially the children

The meanest streets are in India. As the holidays are celebrated across America, I have just left . . . more

12/18/14

In praise of those who come to help

Our schools, our businesses, our town departments that maintain the roads and infrastructure and the village and county police units that patrol our streets all contribute to the quality of life we enjoy here on the South Shore. more

3/13/14

Christie may be arrogant, but the Port Authority is worse

The recent controversy over the George Washington Bridge traffic jam and the role that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie played will go on for a while, until someone tells the truth and points the finger at the right people. more

1/16/14

David Wechsler, named to United Way Board of Directors.

Merokean named to United Way board

David Wechsler of Merrick was recently elected to serve on the United Way of Long Island Board of Directors. more

1/7/11

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