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Cherry-Almond Ice Cream For Valentine’s Day

LIMG February 7, 2026

Ice cream is a beloved dessert. The extraordinary number of flavor combinations that can be achieved simply by mixing a few ingredients undoubtedly contributes to the popularity of ice cream. For those partial to cherries and almonds, there’s nothing better than combining those flavors in this

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Babylon Elementary School Receives $2,500 Playground Revitalization Grant

LIMG February 5, 2026

Babylon Elementary School has been awarded a $2,500 TangerKids Grant to fund upgrades that will make the school’s courtyard playground more accessible and useful for all students. Representatives from Tanger Outlets visited the school on Friday, January 30, to present the ceremonial check to Principal Thomas Keogh, staff, students, and parents. The grant was secured

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Town Officials Lead Effort For New Post-9/11 Memorial At Overlook Beach

LIMG February 4, 2026

More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the toll of that day continues to grow. At Overlook Beach, the Town of Babylon and the Town of Babylon Fire Chiefs Association are planning a new post-9/11 memorial to honor town residents who later died from illnesses linked to toxic exposure at Ground […]

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Long Island State Parks Celebrate Black History Month

LIMG February 3, 2026

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the celebration of Black History Month at Long Island State Parks. This month-long celebration highlights some of America’s notable African Americans and their accomplishments through informative displays and programs. 2026 serves as an important milestone in black history as

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Saladino, Maier To Mark National Wear Red Day In Oyster Bay

LIMG February 2, 2026

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Councilwoman Laura Maier invite Town employees and residents across Long Island to wear red on Friday, February 6th, in recognition of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) National Wear Red Day. This initiative helps raise awareness in the fight against our nation’s number one killer of women, cardiovascular […]

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Thoughtful Valentine’s Gifts

LIMG February 2, 2026

Valentine’s Day brightens up the bleakness of the shortest and most wintry month of the year for the northern part of the globe. Businesses and homes are awash in pink and red each February, with heart-shaped decorations and boxes filling up store aisles. Sending heartfelt sentiments is a large part of celebrating Valentine’s Day, and […]

Recipes

A Fusion Of Flavors For Big Game Snacking

LIMG February 2, 2026

Each year, football fans gather to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the gridiron. Those battles can get pretty fierce, and football fans know they’re best watched with some delicious food on hand. This recipe for “Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings” from “Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food” (White Lion Publishing) makes for a great addition […]

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Stony Brook Medicine Named One Of America’s 50 Best Hospitals For 2026 by Healthgrades

LIMG January 30, 2026

For the fourth consecutive year, Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has received the highest level of achievement from Healthgrades, being named one of America’s 50 Best for 2026. This achievement places Stony Brook Medicine among the top 1% nationwide for overall care excellence and is the only one on Long Island to be ranked among America’s 50 Best. Stony Brook […]