Barbara Berkowitz will head the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education once again, as she was elected and sworn in for her second term as president at the July 2, board of education's reorganization meeting. FULL STORY

On June 20, almost 10 years to the day of the tragic death of Justin Ressler, Great Neck North Middle School honored his memory by presenting the first annual Justin Ressler First Aid Award to Shane Cefalu, a seventh-grader. FULL STORY

Hundreds of Long Islanders of all ages and backgrounds, including seven women affiliated with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, participated in the fourth annual 35-mile, 2-day walk on June 9 and 10 to raise awareness and money - giving hope and encouragement to Long Islanders who are fighting breast cancer. FULL STORY

Drops of rain gave way to sunny skies during the 6th Annual Great Neck Family 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital. The event, which was held on May 20, at Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park in Great Neck, attracted runners of all ages, community members and sponsors, who rallied together to raise funds for the Center's psychosocial program. FULL STORY