Eleven-year-old Anabelle Ciampi will head into the woods on Aug. 17, when, for the third year in a row, she will take part in the Deep Pond Triathlon in the Long Island Pine Barrens in Wading River, swimming 200 meters, biking 3 miles, and running 1.3 miles. At the finish line, she will be greeted by a sea of light blue –– the color that will be worn by her family members and closest friends in honor of her late uncle Brian Ciampi, of Lynbrook, who died of colon cancer in February 2013, at age 39. Brian worked for the Department of Public Works in New Hyde Park and as a bartender at Pearsall’s Station in Lynbrook. more

The family of the late Philip Williams, a former commander of Merrick’s American Legion Post No. 1282, this year awarded the $1,000 Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to Nikki Reyes, a recent Kennedy High School graduate who will continue her studies ... more

The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores celebrated the achievements of three Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District seniors by awarding them scholarships on June 18 … more

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce recently recognized two Merokeans for their service to the community, naming Arlene Gregory as its Professional of the Year and Robert Klieger as its Merchant of the Year in a ceremony at R.S. Jones restaurant on Monday. more

Lynbrook pride was once again evident as family and friends gathered to acknowledge the accomplishments of graduates of the Class of 2014 at Lynbrook High School’s annual Senior Awards Night. more

On May 8, the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre held its 29th Annual Scholarship Dinner at Temple Avodah in Oceanside. The annual dinner is a big fundraiser for the Hispanic Brotherhood, … more

The Kennedy High School alumni association plans to beautify school grounds while also raising money for student scholarships and offering the community the chance to honor friends and family … more

Thousands of children and their parents crowded into the Merrick train station parking lot last Friday to Sunday for the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kids Fest, which serves as a scholarship fundraiser. more

There will be rides, games, carnival fare and plenty of family fun this weekend outside the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station. The Merrick Chamber of Commerce will once again host its Spring Kids Fest from April 25 to 27. more

The Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre is planning on holding its 29th Annual Scholarship Dinner on May 8 at Temple Avodah in Oceanside. The Scholarship Dinner is the Hispanic … more