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‘Double Track’ to ease pressure on lines

Helena Williams has fought many battles and spearheaded several major initiatives during her five-year tenure as president of the Long Island Rail Road, the country’s largest commuter railroad. … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky, Jeff Bessen, John Maher and John O’Connell | 4/3/13

North High School track and field athlete Anointing Onuoha, a junior, won the state title in the long jump.

State title for North's Onuoha

At an event where only the top track athletes from across the state were invited to compete, it’s an honor for any high school student to be there, even if no medals are won or attention received. But for Valley Stream North High School junior Anointing Onuoha, she left with both. more

By Brian Croce | 3/13/13

Nine Calhoun athletes recuited by colleges

Nine –– count ‘em –– nine Calhoun High School senior athletes have been recruited to play sports in college. more

3/8/13

The Central High School boys’ winter track team won its first conference championship in a decade.

Central boys sprint to conference title

What happens when a group of athletes come together, work hard and compete for a conference championship? For the Valley Steam Central High School boys’ winter track team, the answer is simple: win. more

By Brian Croce | 3/6/13

East Meadow thrives on track

Coming off a successful cross-country campaign, East Meadow jetted along on the winter track as well, with senior Robbie Bergmann and sophomore Mike Grady each earning All-County honors at the Nassau County Class A Track and Field Championships. more

By Steve Siniski | 2/27/13

Elmont native Chelsea Hammond finished fourth in the long jump at the 2008 Olympics.

Elmont native reflects on Olympic career

Jamaican track and field athletes have become household names in the U.S., but for Elmont native Chelsea Hammond, they are simply athletes she’s competed with and against since childhood. Hammond, … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 8/29/12

Side Track members Paul Biscardi, left, and Joe Chinnici play at Memorial Junior High School in 1982. The band will be performing a reunion show this Saturday evening at Buckley’s.

Side Track is coming back

Three decades ago, Side Track was on the right track to music success. The Valley Stream band was delighting crowds throughout the village, but the group’s run was short lived. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/22/12

One group decided to go as a brigade of Spongebob Squarepants.

The kids go marching two by two

The Oceanside Department of Community Activities (DOCA) held its annual Summer Playground Early Childhood Parade on Aug. 7. The parade was a fun opportunity for kids to make costumes and wear … more

8/15/12

Christal Thompson, a rising freshman at Elmont High School, will compete in the 200-meter dash at a national meet in Hershey, Pa.

13-year old breezes to national event

At the Nassau County Girls’ AA High School track and field championships in May, a tall, thin girl dashed across the finish line in the 100-meter final in 12.9 seconds. The time was the best in the … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 8/1/12

An unincorporated group of fitness walkers hits the track at BHS every summer when school closes.

Once BHS closes, Baldwin gets ‘on track’

Did you hear about the quiet fitness parade that occurs every summer in Baldwin? I am referring to a small contingent of Baldwinites who take advantage of the warm weather, and the peace and quiet once Baldwin Senior High School shuts down, to hit the track and to get in shape. more

Michelle D. Somers | 7/5/12

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