No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . .
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4/10/14
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Aaron Goldstein and Brian Keohane of Mepham High School in North Bellmore and Max Mogel of Calhoun High School in Merrick have been recognized as finalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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2/21/14
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Christmas season is a time for giving, but on Sylvan Place in Valley Stream, that philosophy extends well into the new year.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/19/14
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Devon O’Shaughnessy, of Merrick, a senior at Kellenberg Memorial High School, has signed a letter of intent to play women’s lacrosse for the Drexel University Dragons next year. Receiving both academic and athletic scholarships to the school, O’Shaughnessy plans to major in biology in hopes of becoming a physician’s assistant.
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12/12/13
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Twelve Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District seniors have been designated as Commended students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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11/7/13
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The Johnny LaBarbera Golf Outing has gotten so big, that it can no long be contained to just one facility. This year, 172 golfers were split up among the Douglaston and Kissena golf courses in Queens for the eighth annual event.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/16/13
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Anabelle Ciampi is 10, and in August, she completed her second junior triathlon — a race comprising a 100-meter swim, 2-mile bike ride and a 1.3-mile run.
Anabelle, a fifth grader at Parkway Elementary School, is an avid swimmer, and is as athletic they come. But she doesn’t do the triathlons for exercise. Rather, she does it for her uncle, Brian Ciampi, who lost his battle with colon cancer last February at the age of 39.
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By David Weingrad
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9/11/13
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For more than four decades, the Valley Stream Lions Club has been supporting students in their academic ventures by awarding scholarships to recent high school graduates.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/15/13
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Hundreds turned out for the inaugural Larry Elovich 5K memorial fun run and walk last Saturday, an event that many said was a fitting tribute to a man who is credited with transforming Long Beach …
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By Anthony Rifilato and Kevin Cabello
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8/8/13
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The inaugural Larry Elovich 5K memorial fun run and walk is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. The event will start and finish at New York Avenue, between Broadway and the beach.
The Larry …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/1/13
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