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Calhoun High’s very first class of Hall of Fame inductees.

Two years ago, Calhoun High School celebrated its 50th anniversary and kicked off its next 50 years with its inaugural Hall of Fame induction. The first class included: more

1/4/12

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and … more

By Scott Brinton, Alex Costello and Jackie Nash | 12/14/11

Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s director of health, athletics and driver’s education, served as a keynote speaker at a Long Island Youth Safety Coalition conference, “Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted: Using School and Community to Create Comprehensive Solutions to Dangerous Driving.” He was joined here recently by Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 12/6/11

H. Frank Carey High School students participated in the Habitat For Humanity Walk-A-Thon last month.

Walking for a cause in Nassau

In support of Habitat World Day, and to raise awareness of the current housing crisis and the need for adequate housing in Nassau, local residents participated in Habitat For Humanity of Nassau County’s three-mile Walk-A-Thon on Oct. 30, at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Among those residents were several H. Frank Carey High School students, who recently created a Habitat For Humanity club to support HFHNC. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/22/11

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swung by Calhoun High School in North Merrick on Monday to push for tougher football helmet standards for young people. He was joined by, from left, Calhoun Assistant Principal Nicole Hollings, Athletic Director June Spruyt and Calhoun football players.

Sen. Schumer stops by Calhoun to push helmet safety

Calhoun High School football coach Joe Bianca and the Colts’ team captains joined U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday to announce a legislative push to improve football helmet safety for children and teenagers. more

11/22/11

Drum Major Adam Ciccarello saluted the crowd and judges before starting the Oct. 30 show that led the Pride of Malverne to take first in the state championship.

Championship win 'exciting' for Malverne

For the second consecutive year, the Pride of Malverne, Malverne High School’s marching band, has been crowned New York State Champion. While this marks Malverne’s third title in the last … more

Lee Landor | 11/9/11

King and Queen, Travis Finlay and Ayanna Hudson.

Highlights from Homecoming

Baldwin showed its Bruin pride this year at the Pep Rally and Homecoming on Oct. 21. The cheerleaders, step team and even some impromptu rapping made this year’s Pep Rally stand out. more

By Janelle James Baldwin High School Reporter | 10/26/11

Robbie Healy and East Meadow take on Freeport in a battle of 6-0 teams.

Nassau County football: Week 7

It's showdown Saturday on the Nassau County high school gridirons as the No. 1 and No. 2 preseason seeds meet, highlighted by a battle of unbeatens in Conference I. more

Tony Bellissimo | 10/20/11

V.S. North quarterback Anthony Martelli leads the Spartans against East Rockaway this Saturday.

Nassau County football: Week 6

While a handful of Nassau County football teams remain unbeaten, including East Meadow and Freeport in Conference I, and surprising West Hempstead in Conference IV, most are either fighting for playoff positioning or fighting for their playoff lives. more

Tony Bellissimo | 10/13/11

Baldwin celebrated its third win in four weeks last Saturday, topping Oceanside 19-18.

Nassau County football: Week 5

The second half of the Nassau County football regular season kicks off Thursday, and only a few unbeatens remain. more

Tony Bellissimo | 10/5/11