Josh Seidner, 10, of Roslyn, carries backpacks full of school supplies at the Solomon Schechter Day School in Jericho. The school participated in UJA-Federation’s “Supplies for Success, Give Back with a Backpack” program, an Islandwide initiative benefiting underprivileged children.

UJA spokeswoman Tammy Kornfeld said 2,500 backpacks will be distributed by Thursday.

Photo Credit: KEVIN P. COUGHLIN (Aug. 18, 2010)

 

'Success is zero deaths on the roadway' Newsday reporters spent this year examining the risks on Long Island's roads, where traffic crashes over a decade killed more than 2,100 people and seriously injured more than 16,000. This documentary is a result of that newsroom-wide effort.

'Success is zero deaths on the roadway' Newsday reporters spent this year examining the risks on Long Island's roads, where traffic crashes over a decade killed more than 2,100 people and seriously injured more than 16,000. This documentary is a result of that newsroom-wide effort.

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