Homeless science whiz gets new home Saturday

NEW YORK

Saturday, the Suffolk County Executive will present Samantha Garvey and her family with keys to their own home.

Samantha, who was living in a homeless shelter with her family, became news after she was named a semi-finalist in the Intel Science Competition.

She didn't make the finals, but what a week she's had.

On Tuesday, she was a guest of the President at his State of the Union Address.

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