Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School has announced the top 10 students for the Class of 2024. With a weighted GPA of 105, Kemmora Simmons has been named the valedictorian. Jonathan Singh has been named salutatorian with a weighted GPA of 104.97.
Photo courtesy of the East Meadow Union Free School District On Nov. 16, second graders at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow went back in time to Ancient Greece as part of their CKLA Greek Celebration. Students and teachers participated in several activities throughout the school as they learned about the traditions of Greek culture […]
Almost five years to the day after undergoing the successful cardiac procedure that prolonged his life, 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Jack Betteil, of Bayside, Queens, returned to North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) and proclaimed that his doctor was “a miracle worker.” Even a severe case of aortic stenosis – a condition in which the aortic valve […]
Middle Country Central School District’s Newfield High School and Centereach High School students recently showcased their musical talents at a concert held at Northport High School. “We are incredibly proud of our student’s achievements; they truly embody the district’s commitment to fostering musical talent and providing enriching opportunities for its students,”
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeff Pravato recognized Frank Yao and the Relay of Love Foundation for their generous donation to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Mr. Yao, the head of Relay of Love, gives back to the […]
Photo courtesy of the South Country School District Nineteen members of the Bellport High School Athletes Helping Others club raised more than $2,000 for the Special Olympics by participating in the “Freezing for a Reason” polar plunge at Cedar Beach on Nov. 18. This is the 13th year that the club has taken part in […]
Northwell Health today announced the opening of a transformative suite of medical practices meant to cover a host of conditions and deliver complex, coordinated health care in the heart of Queens, a $52 million, 70,000-square-foot facility easily reachable by car, subway or bus line and anchored by the largest outpatient cancer center in the borough. […]
Holbrook Road Elementary School was recently honored with a visit from the New York Police Department’s Jazz Band. The ensemble, comprised of 18 talented members from the ranks of the NYPD’s police band, delighted students and staff with a lively performance of jazz and pop standards. “We are thrilled to have had the NYPD Jazz […]