Few high school jazz bands ever have a chance to play in their state's house of government. Even fewer — one from a large school and one from a small school each year — are asked to perform at the ...

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Warwick Valley High School junior Aidan Stubbs is no stranger to challenge, whether he’s sprinting toward a line of hurdles ...

Dominick Critelli said he wanted to honor fallen soldiers with his performance Steven Ryan/NHLI via Getty Dominick Critelli, 104, played the national anthem on saxophone before the Islanders-Rangers ...

While the Islanders blanked the Rangers on Saturday night, the real highlight came before the game, when 104-year-old Dominick Critelli, a World War II veteran, performed the national anthem on his ...

Even at 104, Dominick Critelli is hitting all the high notes. The Floral Park super-senior saxophonist and World War II Army veteran will be performing the national anthem for the Islanders vs.

The alto saxophone is one of the most popular instruments in jazz and pop music, known for its smooth, expressive sound. Over the years, many talented musicians have made their mark playing the alto ...

Getting students to buy into the project of a course has become a more urgent challenge in recent years, many professors say. While many students are distracted by smart phones, tempted by generative ...

These days, most of what we see– on social media, in conversations, even in daily life– is about achievements, goals, and progress. But the truth is, not every phase of life feels like a win. Many of ...

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Imagine this: you’re in the middle of an important project, juggling deadlines, and collaborating with a team scattered across time zones. Suddenly, your computer crashes, and hours of work vanish in ...