Good News: Aiming for Olympics, Soccer Player Heading to Pros, Intel Finalist

Here is a roundup of inspiring headlines from around the region:

• Long Beach Swimmer to Try for 2016 Olympics
• Hicksville Grad Drafted to Play Professional Soccer
• Students Model Recycled Creations in Annual ‘Trashion Show
• N. Bellmore Strip Club Puts Police in Spotlight
• JFK Bellmore’s Samuel Epstein Named Intel Finalist
• East Meadow Student Selected as Youth Ambassador

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• Lost Dog Found in Massapequa
• Medford Boy Honored For Helping to Save Family, Neighbors From Fire
• Springs School Pays Homage to Local Heroes
• East Hampton Third Grader Named Mayor For a Day
• Southampton Hospital Receives Money For Wellness Fund
• Mattituck, Cutchogue Students Collect Donations For ‘Birthday In A Box’
• Seal Rescued in Montauk to be Released This Sunday