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Andrew Brinton and Katherine St George are only the fifth and sixth students from John F. Kennedy High School to be named finalists in the prestigious Science Talent Search competition.

Two Regeneron finalists named at Bellmore-JFK

For the first time in John F. Kennedy High School history, there are two finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, Andrew Brinton and Katherine St George. On the day of the announcement, amid … more

By Andrew Garcia | 1/30/20

L.I.’s high-tech future is on the horizon

For years, we have spoken about a so-called “brain drain” on Long Island — the steady departure of young people in their 20s and 30s. They’re fed up with the Island’s high cost of housing . . . more

1/17/20

On offshore wind power, let’s not get blown over

My column two weeks ago generated significant interest and input on New York’s proposed offshore wind power projects and their potential negative effects on Long Island’s commercial fishing industry. That led me to dig further into the subject. more

11/1/19

Hundreds of people attended the ninth annual fundraiser benefitting St. Jude Children’s Hospital at the Bridgeview Yacht Club on Oct. 20.

Island Park resident's St. Jude fundraiser is a smashing success

Hundreds of residents came to the Bridgeview Yacht Club on Oct. 20 for the ninth annual fundraiser benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/31/19

Keep up the dialogue on equal pay

It’s been a month since Team USA claimed the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands. The squad’s dominance throughout the tournament reignited the national conversation on the gender pay gap. more

8/2/19

Dani Frisch Harkin, right, was joined by Man of the Year, Sahm Cho, at The Capitale in Manhattan on June 14.

Rockville Centre native named Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's NYC Woman of the Year

Dani Frisch Harkin, a Rockville Centre native, has been named the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)’s New York City Woman of the Year for 2019. The Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor earned the title by raising nearly $175,000 for the organization in 10 weeks. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/11/19

Jillian Daly’s family, from left, Ryan, Casey, Virginia and Bob, hosted the ninth annual fundraiser in memory of her.

Annual benefit held in memory of Jillian Daly

Community members joined family and friends of the late Jillian Daly at Kasey’s Kitchen and Cocktails on June 1 for the ninth annual benefit for autoimmune disease research. more

6/13/19

Student volunteers gathered in Central High School’s library on Feb. 13 to perform two-minute speeches about prominent black figures that inspire them.

Central students speak of black figures that inspire

For roughly five years now, Central High School Library Media Specialist Lisa Dichiara has organized a public-speaking event around Black History Month, recruiting student volunteers who wish to … more

By Peter Belfiore | 2/21/19

Peace of mind: Don’t leave home without it

I’ll be sheltering in place, thank you. I’m experiencing the uneasiness I used to feel when I walked out of my house, leaving my 13- and 11-year-old home by themselves. more

1/17/19

Earth to America: Climate change is real

Among the most urgent issues of 2018 was, undoubtedly, the climate — as in the Earth’s temperature over time. It has slowly but steadily been rising for decades, in direct proportion to . . . more

1/4/19

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