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Essentials For The Ultimate Tailgate

LIMG September 10, 2024

For many sports fans, the kickoff to football season means the time to tailgate has returned as well. Tailgating evolved from informal fan gatherings by the tailgate of a supply wagon preceding the earliest college football games. Today, it involves setting up temporary camp in the parking lot

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Academic Performance Can Be Affected By Eyesight

LIMG September 10, 2024

Many variables affect students’ academic performance. These include a willingness to learn, students’ attentiveness, having a great teacher, and kids’ commitment to studying and doing homework. One component of academic performance can be easily overlooked: eyesight. The M.M. Joshi Eye Institute in India says vision problems in children can affect studies and restrict

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How To Prepare A Fireplace For The Winter

LIMG September 10, 2024

As hours of daylight shorten and fall gives way to winter, thoughts shift from fall foliage to spending time cuddling under warm blankets and being cozy indoors. A fireplace can improve the ambiance of any room and help to create a warm and welcoming gathering spot. Home fireplaces typically are wood-burning or gas. Though maintenance […]

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Massapequa Class of 2037 Arrives in Style and With Smiles

LIMG September 9, 2024

In the first of many milestone moments, kindergartners throughout the Massapequa School District entered their new schools on Sept. 5 for their first full day of class. The excitement was building as children waited outside with their parents, ready for the doors to open. Once it was time, kindergartners were escorted to their rooms by […]

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Amityville Memorial High School vocalist selected for NYSSMA All-State

LIMG September 9, 2024

The Amityville School District is proud to announce that Amityville Memorial High School senior and vocalist Victoria Pierre-Louis has been recognized by the New York State School Music Association for her outstanding musical talents. She has been selected to perform in the All-State Festival at NYSSMA’s annual Winter Conference, to be held from Dec. 5-8 […]

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Inaugural Wantagh Warrior 9/11 Memorial 5K

LIMG September 9, 2024

Last August, the Gary Sinise Foundation provided 100 juniors and chaperones from Wantagh High School with a remarkable opportunity to visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum. This experience led to the launch of the inaugural 9/11 Committee and the Inaugural Wantagh Warrior 9/11 Memorial 5K to honor those from the Wantagh community who were lost on […]

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Autumn Events Calendar Released for The Adventure Park at Long Island

LIMG September 5, 2024

The Adventure Park at Long Island, the area’s largest zipline and climbing adventure experience, announces their schedule of 2024 autumn-themed events. “The Adventure Park is always a popular autumn destination,” said Phil Insalaco, Park Manager. “With cooler weather and vibrant fall foliage, it’s a time when the thrill of adventure perfectly intersects with the beauty

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15th Annual Over 50 Fair Announces Class Schedule

LIMG September 5, 2024

The Over 50 Fair, in its 15th year, returns to the Hilton Long Island/Huntington on Sunday, September 22 from 10am to 4:30pm. Each year, Baby Boomers, seniors, and those a bit younger meet with over 80 exhibitors and attend over 25 classes geared toward them. The Over 50 Fair annually entertains and educates hundreds of […]