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Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in St. James.

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Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in St. James.

This year’s event will raise money to help a Walt Whitman HS wrestling team alumnus recently diagnosed with kidney cancer.
The student will receive a $40K per year scholarship to attend Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The foundation will provide scholarships to students who exemplify the values, dedication and commitment epitomized by the late Sam Cullen.
"We're excited about the opportunity to continue expanding our footprint across new local communities to serve more Long Island residents."
Pepé Le Pew, a 2-year-old male boxer mix, has a "tremendous" ability to capture the hearts of dog-loving humans.
People can take a boat ride out and back to the lighthouse and learn about its history.
A man and woman are wanted for the theft, police say.
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Kings Park.
Hauppauge High School World Language students were honored with the Seal of Biliteracy during a special recognition ceremony and breakfast.
The event will feature a Taylor Swift tribute act, a cyberpunk show, food, rides, games, entertainment, raffles, and more.
The hair salon also offers a full crystal shop, local artisans, and soon, a lash studio. Owner Melissa Oakley said she's thankful.
The students' work was titled "Links between microplastics and harmful algal blooms."
Indulge in Greek food, laughter and tunes at the event, which will take place at Simply Greek.
The late founder of the indoor adventure park received cancer treatment at the Stony Brook Cancer Center.
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in May, police say.
Felix, 1 year old, was abandoned on a busy parkway last year. He is looking for a loving family. Would you like to meet him?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has the final say on passing a law that would require passengers 8 and older to wear seatbelts on charter buses.
The officer was thrown from the vehicle and had to go to the hospital, police say. ALSO: Two men stole a generator, police say.
A loaded Glock 43 was found in the man's home when officers executed a search warrant, police say.