Photo of the Day: 'Reach for the Stars' Winners Honored

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano attended the 2012 “Reach for the Stars” Teen Talent Finals on July 30, held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in .

“I congratulate this year’s first, second, and third place winners, along with all of our participants," Mangano said. "There are so many gifted young people here in Nassau County and each year, the ‘Reach for the Stars’ event showcases the best in young vocal talent."

The following singers were this year's winners:

• First Place: Sarah Shaman of Westbury 
• Second Place: Mary Kate Petsky of Garden City 
• Third Place: Nick Tangorra of Bethpage.

The ‘Reach for the Stars’ competition is a showcase of Nassau County’s most talented young stars between the ages of 13 and 19. Finalists were narrowed down to 21 contestants from an audition field of 64 after displaying their skillful talents as solo vocalists. Previous winners of the competition include participants who moved on to American Idol fame; Kevin Covais in 2003, and Robbie Rosen in 2009. 

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