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Barbara Horn, a Freeport native and current Long Beach resident, took part in the 35th annual reading of names at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10.

With her right index finger, Barbara Horn traced the “V” inscribed on the cold black granite wall. The morning sun shone on her face as a brisk breeze tussled her silver hair on Nov. 10. She … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/16/17

Elmont High School science research adviser Michelle Flannery has been working with Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna since she was in ninth grade.

Elmont High School student named Intel finalist

On April 20, 2010, an oil tank in the Gulf of Mexico ruptured, and millions of gallons of oil began to spill into the gulf, creating one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. The … more

By Steve Smirti | 1/26/16

I tried my hand at sitting behind a television news desk. That’s me on the left, with Alex McAlvin on the right.

The right, and the responsibility, to tell the truth

A few weeks ago, I headed to the nation's capital with four close friends from high school. None of us are particularly adept at staying still for too long, so we decided to head to Washington to … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 3/11/15

Elmont Memorial High School’s outstanding Model U.N. team in Washington, D.C., seated, from left, David Delva, Leanna Faulk, Isaiah Genao, Akan Brown, and Harold Ekeh; standing, from left, Joshua Phillip, Venette Simon, Christian Pierre-Louis, Ashley Simon and Justin Hendriks

Elmont team earns eight awards in D.C.

Ten students from Elmont Memorial High School Model United Nations program traveled to the Georgetown Model United Nations Conference in Washington, D.C., held from Feb. 11 to 15. The conference, … more

3/4/15

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

Hewlett High School students won the Siemens grand prize for the second consecutive year. From left are this year's winners, JiaWen Pei, Zainab Mahmood and Priyanka Wadgaonkar.

Hewlett students win Siemens again!

In what the sports world would call a dynasty, three Hewlett High School students were awarded the grand prize of the prestigious Siemens Math Math, Science and Technology Competition. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/10/13

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

Naman Shakrani, of W.T. Clarke Middle School, recently won the school’s spelling bee for the third straight year. He correctly spelled "philodendron" to win the competition.

Middle schools crown spelling champs

There are many words that can be used to describe the intelligence of W.T. Clarke Middle School’s Naman Shakrani and Woodland Middle School’s Abel Ninan. And whatever word you choose, they’ll know how to spell it. more

By David Weingrad | 2/6/13

Kimberly and Dermond Thomas attended the Inaugural Ball on Jan. 21 and saw the Obamas share a dance just a few feet away.

Valley Streamers attend presidential inauguration

The 57th Presidential Inauguration was held on Jan. 21 in Washington D.C. to mark the beginning of President Barack Obama’s second term. Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the nation’s capital to celebrate the occasion, including some from Valley Stream. more

By Brian Croce | 1/30/13

Mayor Francis Murray met with Rep. Peter King, right, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, to ask for his support in securing a federal grant for an emergency management office that would be located in a renovated 103 Maple Ave. firehouse.

Rockville Centre mayor's trip to Washington

Mayor Murray traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to attend events and activities sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). He also attended a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event and visited several local Congress members. This is his report. more

Mayor Francis X. Murray | 1/25/12

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