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Friday, April 10, 2026
Vol. 86, No. 15
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Heart health comes to Kramer Lane
Sophomore makes history by winning Brain Bee BY GARY SIMEONE
Kramer Lane second graders learned about heart health from representatives from Northwell
Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District
Third grade students at Kramer Lane Elementary School got a hands-on lesson in heart health on March 27, when representatives from Northwell visited the school's library for an interactive program designed to teach young learners how to keep their hearts strong. The program was built around four rotating stations, each tackling a different aspect of cardiovascular health. Students explored how the foods
they eat affect their hearts, watched a demonstration of how the heart pumps blood through the body, learned about the role of exercise in keeping the heart healthy and got the chance to listen to their own pulse. That last activity came with a special perk – each student received their own stethoscope to use during the lesson. Students also went home with a Northwell bag, a chef's hat and a healthy fruit cup to enjoy as
a snack. The visit gave Kramer Lane's third graders an opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world health concepts, making the experience both educational and memorable. With expert guidance and plenty of hands-on activities, students left with a stronger understanding of why caring for their heart matters and the tools to start doing it.
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Adam Hong, a sophomore student at Division High School, made a bit of history last month by placing first in the prestigious Long Island Brain Bee competition. The event was held on February 28th at Hofstra University Zucker School of Medicine. Hong was the first-place winner of more than sixty students from over twenty five schools across Long Island and New York City. As a result of placing first in the competition, Hong has been invited to the National Brain Bee, which will be held this month in California at the University of California Irvine. In the Long Island competition, Adam interacted with doc-
Adam Hong, a sophomore student at Division High School tors and medical students who showed participants realistic examples of the body’s neurological functions, such as tissue, See page 7
Family Spring Festival The Town of Oyster Bay invites you to celebrate the season at the Free Family Fun Spring Festival on Saturday, April 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park on Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. Get ready for an exciting afternoon packed with entertainment for all ages! Families can enjoy free attractions, including inflatable rides,
games, a petting zoo, and multiple photo opportunities! Plus, an array of food trucks will be on-site with delicious specialties available for purchase. “This amazing Spring Festival is the perfect way for families to come together and celebrate the season with bounce houses, games, and adorable animals at the petting zoo,” said Town Supervisor Joseph SalaSee page 7
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