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We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Massapequa.

The corporation would help provide training that would allow students to get jobs at its new facility, but only if it's approved.
With thefts of the car part jumping exponentially, the senator is asking the federal government to help local law enforcement.
Lauren Maguire will lead the district's technological efforts.
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Levittown.
Temperatures are going to drop during the week, and then get really cold on Saturday.
The popular exhibit, which was supposed to open in February, brings Van Gogh's work to life like never before.
The whale washed ashore early Monday morning, but died shortly after.
Police said the man, who had previous gun-related arrests, pointed a gun at a car full of people while driving.
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The team recently competed in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Invitational, one of the most difficult competitions.
Carlos Portillo ordered the murder of a 19-year-old man because he wore the wrong color to a gathering, officials said.
Skies will be clear and temperatures near 50 for this weekend, according to forecasts.
You can apply now to work at the pool, in the parks or all over the village.
The bank has served the community for decades, and now it has a new look.
The elementary students will be performing "Seussical Kids" on the school stage in February.
The seven students won money and free classes at the local university.
One to two inches fell across the Island in Wednesday night's storm, which is tens of billions of gallons of water in just a few hours.