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Summer starts in Long Beach
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Rockin’ out at long Beach’s PorchFest Mike Corso, left, led with vocals and guitar, Eddie Torres, middle, played conga and Bill Burkhardt played bass for the band Jack Toad at Long Beach’s annual PorchFest last Saturday. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Long Beach’s science program making waves across the county By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com
Long Beach Public Schools has a robust science department, offering students a wide variety of classes and electives, including Science Research, in which students in the eighth through 12th grades tackle rigorous and impressive projects. Each year, the Long Island sections of the Science Teachers Association of New York State sponsor an exhibit of science projects from students throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. The exhibit, called the Long Island Science Congress, was held at the Cradle of Aviation in
Uniondale on April 7 and 8. Students from more than 80 schools competed, and this year, all 11 of Long Beach’s ninth-graders who entered the competition placed first, second or third. “My first year here, we had one student that made it to the state competition,” Kristen Conklin-Kearney, the district’s Science Research coordinator, said. “This year we have seven kids that made it to states for multiple projects. Every single one of our grade nine researchers placed at the briefing symposium, which means that they beat out over 80 schools on Long Island.” More than 850 projects were entered in this year’s Science Congress competition, and fewer Continued on page 18
Summer is kicking off in Long Beach, and the excitement is palpable. The season brings much-needed warmth, sunshine and tan lines, and often marks the start of longawaited community events. It truly does in Long Beach. The festivities highlighting the season include the grand Memorial Day Parade on Monday, honoring and remembering those military servicemen and women who died defending the nation. Other community-wide events — such as the Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament, and arts and crafts festivals — will return as part of the jam-packed season. The community spirit is evident, with neighbors rallying to support one another and enjoying all Long Beach has to offer, together. The city is a world of its own, and it really is such a unique and beautiful place to call home. Anticipating yet another season of bustling beaches and a lively boardwalk, crowds of tens of thousands of people on warm weekends may again be the norm, as they enjoy an assortment of culinary fare at popular boardwalk eateries. Arts in the Plaza promises
weekly entertainment, with arts, crafts, music and culinary delights on Saturdays. Meanwhile, establishments in the trendy West End eagerly await the influx of visitors expected this summer. This latest edition of the Long Beach Herald — distributed to every home on the barrier island — includes the redesigned Long Beach community guide. Whether you’re a subscriber or not, you’re encouraged to delve into the city’s stories and consider supporting local journalism by subscribing. Just visit LIHerald. com/subscribe to make sure the Herald continues to come into your home each week. The Long Beach Herald is dedicated to covering the pulse of the community, from major issues to heartwarming local stories. Whether in print or online, you can count on comprehensive coverage that captures the essence of Long Beach. Join us in savoring what the Herald has to offer and embracing the joys of summer! Brendan Carpenter, editor Angelina Zingariello, reporter