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Malverne High School’s academic team will compete on Dec. 19 in The Long Island Challenge. From left, team advisor Brian China, Samantha Solera, captain Aalique Graham, Challenge host Jaret Cotter, Xavier Bernard, Ozichukwu Konkwo and alternate Priscilla Varghese.

Local teens to participate in 'Long Island Challenge'

Both West Hempstead and Malverne high schools will participate in MSG Varsity high school quiz show “Long Island Challenge.” While West Hempstead’s academic team will be … more

12/8/10

West Hempstead Teen Steven Trezza was joined by Operation S.P.L.A.S.H. President Robert Weltner and Steven’s parents to accept an award from Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray for Steven’s Storm Drain Project.

Murray recognizes West Hempstead teen for enviro-friendly project

West Hempstead High School sophomore Steven Trezza is a Boy Scout with Troop 240 of West Hempstead. In his current pursuit of the rank of Eagle Scout, Steven launched a community service project in … more

12/8/10

Holiday fair at Central High School this Saturday

The Valley Stream Central/Memorial PTSA will hold its annual Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Central High School's gymnasiums. The school is located at 135 Fletcher Avenue. more

12/8/10

Booker T. Gibson, 80, was a witness to history during the civil rights era. Now he’s a professional musician who plays at the upscale Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip. He is pictured above at home in North Merrick.

Booker T. Gibson, witness to history

Second of two parts. On Aug. 28, 1963, Booker T. Gibson made his way to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “It was hot. In August, it was hot,” Gibson said during a recent interview, stressing the word “hot.” more

Scott Brinton | 12/7/10

West Hempstead High School sophomore Pierre Leconte Jr. with Principal Frank Viteritti and English Department Director Kathleen O’Farrell.

School unity is rewarding, and $200 doesn't hurt

Hofstra University awarded the West Hempstead school district $200 for submitting a student essay on “Celebrating Suburban Diversity” to its high school writing contest, co-sponsored with … more

Lee Landor | 12/2/10

Sitting at the head of the table, the panel of young people addressed the problems they saw with the island they love.

In their own words

Part four of the series "Plugging the Brain Drain." During Vision Long Island’s ninth annual Smart Growth Summit, there was a group of young people in a small conference room during the … more

Alex Costello | 12/1/10

Booker T. Gibson, a nearly lifelong Merrick resident, was the first African-American teacher at South Junior-Senior High School in Valley Stream. He was joined by his wife of 39 years, Frances, also a music teacher, at their North Merrick home.

Breaking racial barriers at every turn

By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But, man, could Gibson play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more

Scott Brinton | 11/30/10

A heads-up on concussions

Concussions are not to be taken lightly. They have become a serious issue and have taken the national stage, especially after the National Football League recently decided to stiffen penalties for … more

11/12/10

County Legislator Vincent Muscarella presented Chris McAvoy with a certificate of recognition in honor of his historical project.

W.H. teen's history project a hit in the hamlet

Did you know that the Town of Hempstead once had a farm that housed 40 St. Bernard dogs? Or that Martin Luther King Jr. had spoken at the Island Garden Arena? West Hempstead High School sophomore … more

10/13/10

West Hempstead Boy Scout Steven Trezza has launched a community service project aimed at protecting local waterways. He is shown above working on a project that landed him in fifth place at the 2010 Molloy College science fair in March.

West Hempstead teen on a mission to protect local waterways

West Hempstead High School sophomore Steven Trezza is a Boy Scout with Troop 240 of West Hempstead. In his current pursuit of the rank of Eagle Scout, Steven has launched a community service project … more

9/29/10

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