The students had competed in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, an annual event that received more than 400 submissions from 58 local schools in 13 categories ranging from animal sciences to microbiology and chemistry.
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Thomas Gleason, a longtime volunteer firefighter with the Merrick Fire Department, has been waging a courageous battle against liver disease, with his wife Laura by his side.
Hundreds of toy drives occur every holiday season, collecting dozens of donations. Communities like to give back to those in need whether it be through organizations like Toys for Tots, or to school drives that donate toys to children in hospitals.
Richie Capizzi was a special person. A revered pastry chef, he was known by his family and friends not only for his talent in the kitchen, but also for his kindness. For a decade, Capizzi was involved with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national nonprofit that funds research into pediatric cancers.