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Town Breaks Ground On New Turf Field Construction

LIMG June 30, 2023

Islip Town officials broke ground on the construction of a new turf field at Broadway Ave. Park in Sayville that will play host to athletes of 3 popular sports. The new turf field will be lined for men’s football, women’s and men’s lacrosse, and will replace the multi-purpose grass field built

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Bayport-Blue Point Girls Sports Teams Recognized By Community

LIMG June 29, 2023

Pictured: The Bayport-Blue Point girls varsity softball team was honored by the board of education. Photos courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District During the June 20 board of education meeting, three of the Bayport-Blue Point High School sports teams were honored for a winning season. Prior to the meeting, the community lined Snedecor Avenue […]

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Stony Brook University’s Jacqueline Castaldo Awarded SUNY’s Chancellor’s Award For Excellence In Professional Service

LIMG June 29, 2023

Stony Brook University Director of Business in Finance & Administration (F&A) Jacqueline (Jackie) Castaldo has been awarded the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service. Jackie’s responsibilities include oversight of the finances and budget within several University areas including Budget, Financial

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Smithtown Fifth Grader Recognized By PSEG And Board Of Education

LIMG June 29, 2023

Pictured: Mills Pond Elementary fifth grader recognized by PSEG and Smithtown Board of Education Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD Mills Pond Elementary fifth grader Gia Mayer was recognized Tuesday, June 28 by the Smithtown Central School District Board of Education for being named one of the winners of the “I Am EM-powered” Public Service Announcement […]

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Town Partners With U.S. Marine Corps To Install Wheelchair Lift In Massapequa For Disabled Veterans

LIMG June 29, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently joined with the United States Marine Corps to install a wheelchair lift for disabled veterans to more easily access the Marines Corp League Sunrise Detachment on New York Avenue in Massapequa. The Saladino administration was awarded $9,500.00 in Federal funding for the project, providing the lift at zero […]

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Diabetes Research Institute Receives $10,000 Donation

LIMG June 29, 2023

Pictured: Keith Way, flanked by Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton, Rebecca Castronovo and her daughters, and Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton’s parents, former Glen Cove Mayor Donald DeRiggi and Dr. Millie DeRiggi, presents a $10,000 donation to DRI on Tuesday, June 27. Photo by Peter M. Budraitis Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) and Rebecca Castronovo,

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North Bellmore Names New Principal For Martin Avenue

LIMG June 29, 2023

Pictured: Dr. Michael Yannucci, who has a strong background in early childhood literacy, is the new principal of North Bellmore’s Martin Avenue Elementary School, beginning July 1. Photo courtesy of the North Bellmore School District The North Bellmore School District announces the appointment of Dr. Michael Yannucci as the new principal of Martin Avenue Elementary […]

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County Executive Steve Ballone, Discover Long Island & Elected Officials Mark First Day Of Summer By Unveiling New Tourism Campaign Starring Long Island Locals

LIMG June 28, 2023

Discover Long Island, the region’s official and only accredited destination marketing organization, was joined today by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and elected officials at the Long Island Welcome Center to officially launch a new tourism campaign with new series of videos that highlight local Long Islanders who love where they live and want to […]

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Town Collects 33 Pints Of Blood At Collection Drive To Help Save Lives

LIMG June 28, 2023

To help hospitals meet the pressing need for blood, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola partnered with the New York Blood Center to collect 33 pints of blood at a Collection Drive at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center. “Blood donations are extremely important to help secure necessary blood transfusions for patients. […]

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Legislators Rob Trotta, Leslie Kennedy And Manuel Esteban, Sr. Present A Grant To The Commack North Little League

LIMG June 28, 2023

Pictured at the “mock” check presentation are from left: Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, League board members Michael Tuffy, Dermot O’Connor, Justin Oland, Pete Schumacher, and Anthony Pellicone, Legislator Rob Trotta (4th from right), Legislators Leslie Kennedy (2nd from right) and Manuel Esteban, Sr. (right). On a recent Saturday, Suffolk County Legislators Rob

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Smithtown Booster Club Names Student Athletes Of The Year

LIMG June 28, 2023

Pictured: Four student-athletes were recently honored at the Smithtown Board of Education meeting. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Four student-athletes in the Smithtown Central School District have been named Smithtown Booster Club Student Athletes of the Year. Emma Cawley and Ryan Rooney from Smithtown High School East, and Laura Luikart and Jack LaPrarie from Smithtown

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Saladino And Board Honor Regal Eagles, Bethpage Robotics Team

LIMG June 28, 2023

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Board members recently honored the Bethpage Robotics Team, the “Regal Eagles”. This amazing team has achieved and excelled in the highest levels of competition, winning the Engineering Inspiration Award at FIRST Long Island’s Regional Competition this year. This accomplishment earned the Regal Eagles a place at FIRST World