Kevin Simmons of West Babylon, age19, has severe learning disabilities in reading, writing and mathematics. That hasn't stopped him from taking a leadership role in his school and community. He has become a leader in many community service activities. More...

Tracy Pre­vete's kindergar­ten students re­ceived the quail eggs 28 days ago. The class had the unique opportu­nity to explore the process of how a quail develops. They conducted various science activities, in con­junction with Wil­liam Howard's fourth-graders. More...

Velveeta became the "valium" for our rescued, stressed Afghan Hounds. A week after authorities seized 67 Af­ghans and 25 parrots, from a New Mexico hoarder at 3 a.m. July 14, the national breed club flew seven of the traumatized dogs here for a week's intensive R & R at a Long Island kennel before moving on to foster homes. More...

Shown in the photos are artists taking part in an environmentally themed mural project at Gilgo Beach July 12. Fifteen artists painted 1,200 square feet in eight hours. The event was organized by Thrust Clothing, a local surf clothing company (www.thrustclothing. More...

Richard Joseph O'Keefe, a World War II veteran who was stationed in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on Dec. 7, 1941, died June 19, 2008. According to his family, he never forgot the years he served his country, nor the lives that were lost in that attack. He was 86 years old. He lived in Copiague for the past 12 years. More...

The young man sat in a wheelchair, accepting a handshake and a thank you from civilians for his ser More...