Name: Laura Kershner

Age: 29

Location: from Islip, N.Y., living in Forty Fort

Who do you admire? My foster parents, the Sullivans. They raised me and helped shape me into the person I am today.

How would your friends best describe you? As an energetic puppy always bubbly and up for anything.

What is your favorite thing about living in NEPA? Meeting all my amazing friends and finding the love of my life. I also like how it’s not as crowded as where I grew up.

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