Great Neck man’s hardest race began at a playground

Great Neck man’s hardest race began at a playground

For decades, Seth Kurpiel measured life by finish lines. The 47-year-old Great Neck resident spent his career as an actuary, calculating risk and probability for insurance companies. Away from work, he embraced challenges — skiing double black diamond trails, completing the New York City Marathon, competing in triathlons and serving as a dedicated cub scout...