Kids & Family

April 1: Gas Station Robber Sought, Merokean Overcomes Adversity

  1. Nassau County Police detectives are seeking leads in a string of dead-of-night gas station robberies this week by a robber they believe is the same gun-wielding man. Click here for more.
  2. Alexander Eagen is turning 18 this May, and the Merrick resident is already well on his way to accomplishing more than many kids his age, despite possessing setbacks that the average child doesn’t normally have to deal with. Click here for the story.
  3. Mortgage foreclosure continues to affect a large number of homeowners on Long Island, and the recent damage caused by Superstorm Sandy has just added to the need for legal assistance. Click this link for more.
  4. Two Mepham High School students recently participated in the Long Island Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Italian’s 29th Annual Secondary School Poetry Contest at SUNY Old Westbury. For more on their story, click here.
  5. Students from Grand Avenue Middle School’s Yorker Club were recently treated to their annual tour of Yankee Stadium. Click here for a closer look at their experience.

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