Vol. 85, No. 4
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Friday, January 24, 2025
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
MacArthur HS senior named Regeneron semifinalist
General Douglas MacArthur senior Melody Hong was named a semifinalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search. She was joined by her science teachers Matthew Zausin and David Friedman and Principal Joseph Sheehan. Photos courtesy Levittown Public Schools General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown School District is pleased to announce that senior Melody Hong was named one of 300 semifinalists in the prestigious 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the oldest science and math competition for high schoolers in the nation. Melody will receive $2,000 as well as $2,000 for
her school. Through her research, titled, “A Bayesian Exploration Into More Flexible trans-Methylation Quantitative Trait Locus Mapping,” Melody developed alternative statistical methodologies to better identify a genetic variant called trans-MQTL, which is tied to certain complex diseases like Alzheimer’s and Type 1 dia-
betes. Melody developed a software package that can simulate data which showed a high level of promise – an important exploration into a relatively underappreciated level of research that provides a foundation for further study, Melody explained. Melody was inspired to pursue this research through her grandSee page 10
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Free musical performances at local libraries The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that its Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2025 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town. “The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Town Councilman Lou Imbroto. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.” Scheduled performances for February and March include: • Dean Karahalis & The NY Brass Quintet on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the Plainview- Old Bethpage Public Library. Open to all. Free tickets required. Tickets available at the library beginning January 20th. For more information call the library at (516) 938-0077 ext. 489. • The Gypsy Felons on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library – Playing hit songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s and telling interesting stories behind the music. Open to all. Free tickets required. Tickets available at the library beginning January 15. For more information call the library at (516) 935-6790. • Alexander Wu & His Trio on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Massapequa Public Library – Three Centuries of the African Diaspora highlights the vast contributions to music by both Africans and the descendants of enslaved Africans from around the world. • The Brooklyn Bards on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Massapequa Public Library – Experience the deep lyrics and rich melodies of traditional Irish music. • The Paul Joseph Trio on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library – This jazz trio presents classic favorites, as you have never heard them before! Open to all. Free tickets required. Tickets available at the library beginning February 9th. For more information call the library at (516) 935-6790. • The Traditions on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library – Vocal harmony at its best! Performing “Teardrops,” “In the Still of the Night,” “Daddy’s See page 10
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