Pictured: Robert Frost Middle School eighth graders Arianna Ahmad, Vincent Cacciola, Victoria Hernandez and Cayden Zappola were recognized in the National Council for the Teachers of English writing competition. Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District Seven Deer Park students were recently
Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter was joined by town officials, a veteran ocean lifeguard and a NYS DEC marine biologist at a press conference to address the recent shark encounters that took place during the 4th of July holiday weekend on Fire Island and at surrounding beaches. “It’s days like today that really make you […]
Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce A Sense of Place fine art exhibition featuring 62 works by 54 artists from 35 communities across Long Island. The exhibit runs July 15 through August 11 at Mills Pond Gallery in St. James. Regular Gallery hours are Wed. – Fri., 10 am – 4pm; Sat. and […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Town Receiver Jeff Pravato to announce the Town’s partnership with Empire State Ride Long Island to host Long Island’s largest charitable bike ride to benefit cancer research, scheduled for Saturday, July 22nd. Town officials were joined by Empire State Ride […]
Grilling season presents ample opportunities to explore new culinary horizons. Just about anything that can be cooked indoors also can be prepared outdoors over an open flame. And many foodies insist that grilling produces unique flavors that simply cannot be replicated when cooking via other means. Individuals looking to stray from grilling season staples like […]
Few foods align more perfectly with a particular time of year than ice cream and summertime. As anyone who has ever excitedly eaten ice cream a little too fast knows, it’s not always pleasurable to sit down and indulge in a scoop or two. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the sensation widely known as “ice […]
Plenty of people can be found working their grilling magic year-round. But the vast majority of people do the bulk of their grilling over the summer, when warm temperatures contribute to a relaxed atmosphere that makes outdoor cooking and dining that much more appealing. The relaxing nature of summer can make it easy to overlook […]
Dining al fresco is often associated with securing outdoor seating at a local restaurant. However, anyone can enjoy al fresco dining at home, in a park or even on the beach. Picnics make it easy to enjoy a meal in an idyllic setting. Though there’s no rules governing picnics other than those posted by local […]
Summer is a season to enjoy some fun in the sun, but it’s imperative that people remember to take steps to reduce their risk for heat illness. Those measures should include efforts to hydrate and remain hydrated throughout the day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that water will almost always help people […]
Vacation time is included in many full-time professionals’ benefit packages. Too often, however, employees feel that personal time off is a luxury they cannot afford to use. When looking at vacation as a necessity rather than a luxury, workers may be more inclined to start planning time off. The Harvard Business Review reports that data […]
Pictured: Wantagh High School rising senior Madeline Rose recently received the Nassau County District Attorney’s SHIELD award. Congratulating her are assistant principals Dr. Christopher Widmann, left, and Nick Pappas, and guidance counselor Marie Malafis. Madeline Rose, a rising senior at Wantagh High School, was recently named a recipient of the SHIELD Award from Nassau
Plainview Hospital has announced the opening of a $19 million, 8,100-square-foot cardiac catheterization laboratory, bringing life-saving, complex cardiac care to central Nassau County. The suite at Plainview includes two labs that will serve patients 24 hours a day seven days a week. One of the labs has electrophysiology capabilities which will go live later this […]