Seven signed to college teams

Lacrosse players dominate septet of athletes

Seven standout high school athletes from Seaford and Wantagh high schools signed letters of intent late last month signaling their commitments to continue their playing careers next year at the college and university level. Lacrosse players dominated the field, which also included two soccer stars and one softball player. All seven said they were excited to have the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers in a range of settings as varied as the players themselves.

Seaford event to honor mother's memory

To honor the memory 53-year-old Christine Aluotto, a charity event, “Concert for Chris,” will be held at the Sunset Grill in Seaford on Dec. 16 to benefit Christine’s 16-year-old daughter Katherine.

Erasing racism and bias on Long Island

Discussion series aims to spark larger conversation

Elaine Gross, president of the Syosset-based nonprofit ERASE Racism, calls it “racialized school segregation.” Long Island comprises 125 school districts — some as small as one square mile — and 42 percent are all-white or nearly all-white, according to a 2017 ERASE Racism report. Meanwhile, 24 percent are majority African-American/Hispanic districts.