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The new East Meadow High School Hall of Distinction may resemble the W.T. Clarke High School Hall of Achievement.

East Meadow High to start Hall of Distinction

There are three walls of fame in East Meadow High School, Principal Richard Howard said. One lists valedictorians and salutatorians of each graduating class. A second denotes the school’s … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/6/16

Olivia Schwint was happy to find a ring in one of the 1,600 plastic eggs Diane Radtke stuffed with prizes last week.

Hunting for eggs in their own backyard

Nearly 50 children crowded in front of the gate leading to Diane Radtke’s backyard on Albermarle Avenue just before 11 a.m. last Thursday. The Easter Bunny stood on the other side of the fence, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/1/16

Marcia Zinger and Susan Bernstein painted equipment to prevent rust.

Supporting Israeli soldiers

Witnessing a routine activity at an Israel Defense Forces base just north of Be’er Sheva left East Meadowite Neal H. Zuckerman verklempt, he said. Zuckerman and seven other East Meadow … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/1/16

Girl Scout Natalie Bloniarz did a project that showed the benefits of animal adoption for her Gold Award.

Her pet project

For Wantagh senior and Girl Scout Natalie Bloniarz, earning her Gold Award is much more than just the end of her scouting journey, but a large mark on the community in which she was raised. After doing her research, the 17-year-old wanted to create an easy and sustainable project that would involve animals. After playing with Peaches, her Pug-Shiba-Inu mix, she decided that pet toys would be the best idea. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 3/29/16

Dean Skelos, the former State Senate majority leader who was convicted with this son Adam of corruption earlier this year, is seeking community service rather than prison time, Above, Skelos and son leaving court after their conviction.

Convicted majority leader, son seek community service, not prison time

Dean Skelos, the former State Senate majority leader who was convicted on multiple corruption charges along with his son Adam earlier this year, is seeking community service rather than prison time, saying that his lifetime of good works should be weighed when he is sentenced next month. more

By Alex Costello and Scott Brinton | 3/24/16

Dr. Steven Perrick, Alan Hodish — the basket initiative chairmen — and Kiwanis President Brian O'Flaherty loaded up the packages on Saturday morning.

A special Easter basket, courtesy Kiwanis

More than 120 families received a special Easter basket — complete with a full holiday dinner — this weekend from the East Meadow Kiwanis Club. Volunteers from the Kiwanis Club — … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/24/16

Woodland Middle School seventh-graders participated in the Walk for Water on Nov. 2, collecting food and water for Island Harvest.

Woodland M.S. helps feed L.I.’s hungry with Island Harvest

The last time Randi Shubin Dresner, 55, stood on the stage at Woodland Middle School, she was a student, receiving an award from social studies teacher Gerald Schehr for her community service … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/24/16

Wantagh High School graduate Emily Fenter, second from right, has been regularly volunteering to help the homeless and the hungry since starting college at Binghamton University last September.

A community service state of mind

Wantagh High School students have a long history of giving back to their community. Whether it’s hosting a holiday toy drive, cleaning up a park or donating to a food pantry, local teens know how to make a difference. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/16/16

Students in Clarke High School’s Art Honor Society contributed their original designs to a coloring book for hospitalized children at Nassau University Medical Center.

Colorful community service

Throughout their time at W.T. Clarke High School, art has been an important part of seniors Marissa Flaherty’s and Rikki Hernandez’s lives. Their shared love of painting, drawing, design … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/3/16

Girl Scout BridgeT Mulder brings her pet preparedness program to the Seaford Public Library on Saturday.

Making pet care a little less 'ruff'

For Seaford Girl Scout Bridget Mulder, earning her Silver Award is much more then just a patch on her vest. It is a milestone in her scouting journey. After brainstorming various ideas for her project, Mulder, 14, decided to research on what she likes best — animals. For many people, taking care of a pet can be a little rough, but with Mulder’s pet preparedness presentation, pet owners everywhere will know what to do in case of an emergency. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/26/16

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