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Students from across the Island displayed their talents in competitions last month.
The students had competed in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, an annual event that received more than 400 submissions from 58 local schools in 13 categories ranging from animal sciences to microbiology and chemistry.
"I'm a mom of three, and my instincts just kicked in," said Francesca Augello. "I'm just happy everything worked out."
Meoldy Hong took first place last month in the Long Island Brain Bee.
MIke Busch's actions "ultimately led to the successful rescue of the subject in the water and saving a man's life," said one rescuer.