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unior Justin Gonzalez, top, started strong with a runner-up finish at both the Mamaroneck and Sprig Gardner tournaments at 160 pounds.

The Clarke wrestling program has been successful in recent years by producing several county champions and even a state titleist. This season’s group is noticeably younger, but is there an heir … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 12/28/23

Dispatch from a four-legged 5-year-old

Dear Kathi: I turned 5 years old this winter, and I promised that I’d drop you a note and tell you how my life is with the Kreiss family. As the breeder who helped bring me into the world . . . more

5/4/23

Gabriel Rodriguez, 9, of East Meadow, played ‘Winning,’ by Santana, in the Lot More Guitar Studio Student Jam last Saturday. Marc Viola, the studio’s owner, joined him on stage.

Learning to jam at Lot More Guitar Studio in East Meadow

What started out as an informal way to showcase what they’ve learned has since turned into a much-loved student jam for Marc Viola’s guitar students at Lot More Guitar Studio. More than 50 … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/7/23

This group from Woodland Middle School, in East Meadow, took part in the program for the 25th year. Guidance counselors and social workers work with the Bar Association to figure out which students would benefit the most from the program.

Mentoring the next generation

“All students, no matter who they are, can always use someone to talk to,” said Samantha Kahn, a social worker at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow. “Some extra support.” Kahn and … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/21/23

Sofie Glassman talks about her experiences with antisemitism wherever she can. Here she spoke at an event hosted by several South Shore synagogues about her experiences in school. At near left was Scott Eckers, an East Meadow Board of Education trustee.

Speaking out is East Meadow High Schooler Sofie Glassman's way of combating hate

At just 15, Sofie Glassman has experienced enough antisemitism to know that she needs to take a stand. Now she shares her experiences wherever she can, in the hope of making a change. She first … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/9/23

AI can be a double-edged sword for society

Should we welcome artificial intelligence or be scared by it? Probably both more

By Ed Fare | 5/3/24

Seeking leadership, and equity, for a better tomorrow

I grew up as a Reagan Republican, and I have some opinions on our current political paradigm. Reagan, whose flaws are perseverated over in our time, had some great traits that are applicable to our current environment. more

By Patrick M. Pizzo II | 5/4/23

Five Towns native Maria Cavallo Benkirane coordinated a Hurricane Sandy relief effort that will have a variety of supplies in Cedarhurst on Sunday.

Trucking in some relief from Florida

After speaking to her family, who is dispersed between Cedarhurst, Long Beach, New York City and Port Washington, and then reading comments on Facebook and viewing random online videos of the destruction Hurricane Sandy wrought in her native area, Boca Raton, Fla. resident Mara Cavallo Benkirane became determined to help. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/16/12

Man up? Sure, let me ask for help.

I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. That’s not an easy thing to admit, especially publicly. But mental health awareness isn’t what it used to be, thankfully. more

By Mark Nolan | 6/29/23

Easy summer living? Not for some children.

Summer leaves some school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school. more

7/13/23

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