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Herald intern Jimin Kim took an icy bath, with the help of editors Andrew Hackmack, left, and Alex Costello, to combat ALS, on Aug. 18.

If America was a person, it would be drenched in ice water. The Ice Bucket Challenge is simple — film yourself dumping a pail of frigid water on your head, upload it social media, and challenge others to do the same within 24 hours or donate to the ALS Association. Everyone from celebrities to professional athletes is taking part in the freezing phenomenon. more

Jimin Kim | 8/20/14

A shivering sensation

If America was a person, it would be drenched in ice water. The Ice Bucket Challenge is simple — film yourself dumping a pail of frigid water on your head, upload it social media, and challenge others to do the same within 24 hours or donate to the ALS Association. Everyone from celebrities to professional athletes is taking part in the freezing phenomenon. more

By Jimin Kim | 8/20/14

James Kretkowski, right, of Oceanside High School, fended off New York City's Jordan Francklin during the first quarter of the Empire Challenge.

L.I. continues streak over NYC

Despite allowing 268 rushing yards and going 1-for-9 on third-down conversions, Long Island continued its recent dominance of New York City by capturing the 19th annual UnitedHealthcare Empire Challenge football all-star game, 24-18, before a record-crowd of 9,762 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium on June 25. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/3/14

Michael Guggino, 10, pitched in the game.

Express team on the right track

The Express of the Challenger’s Division in the Lynbrook Little League may not play against an opponent on the field when the team meets on Saturdays at Greis Park, but the children on the team battle mental and physical disability every day of their lives. more

By T.J. Brennan | 6/25/14

Bernie Williams lends his support to local athletes with visual impairment and other special needs at a benefit concert in Rockville Centre on June 6.

From center field to center stage

His days wearing the New York Yankees pinstripes are behind him now, but Bernie Williams’ commitment and passion for the sport that brought him so much success and acclaim is unwavering. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/28/14

South Side High School named challenging school

For the seventh consecutive year, South Side High School was named to the Washington Post’s list of the America’s Most Challenging High Schools. The list is compiled every year by Post writer … more

By Alex Costello | 4/17/14

Michael and Joan Frieman prepared to start the “Amazing Passover Challenge” with their daughter Delilah, 5.

Merrick Jewish Centre hits the road for Passover

The Merrick Jewish Centre continued a tradition that it began last year with its "Amazing Passover Challenge" ... The challenge scattered about 100 people that morning between Freeport and Bellmore as they hunted for clues in a family-friendly race to the finish line. more

4/9/14

Irene Brociner finishing a half-marathon in 2013.

‘Look out for the quiet ones’

Irene Brociner is used to dealing with challenges. Since age 7 she has had Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel condition that causes extreme discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract. more

By David Weingrad | 3/19/14

District 24 Challenge program teacher Risa Miller, left, meets with fifth-grade students at the William L. Buck School.

District 24 revamps enrichment program

For years, District 24 has made it a point to make sure that those students who excel in their studies are pushed to challenge themselves even further. The aptly named Challenge Program has undergone some changes this year, with new opportunities offered for the district’s best performing students. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/9/14

Tom Bucaria

Thinking back on the many soccer games she played as a child with her father watching in the stands, one in particular springs to Catherine Bucaria’s mind — one that took place on a cold, wet day early one March. more

By John Maher | 12/26/13