On Saturday, June 24th the Suffolk County Radio Club will be hosting Amateur Radio Field Day. This is an annual event where amateur radio operators (hams) set up temporary stations and contact others around the country. The purpose of Field Day is to help train for an actual emergency where
Photo courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District Blue Point Elementary School students received a unique opportunity to read their favorite books to therapy dog Arlington (aka Arly), a gorgeous, calm and friendly golden retriever, as part of the Paws to Read program. Arlington and his handler, Mrs. L. McGinley, are members of the Pet […]
Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District Joseph A. Edgar Elementary School students recently learned more about the town of Sound Beach when they participated in an assembly program featuring local filmmaker Leon Adler and author and Sound Beach Civic Association President Bea Ruberto on June 7. Adler directed the film, “The History Upon […]
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola (third from right) and New York State Senator Steve Rhoads (first on right) joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Long Island Chapter: Team Brittany Marie for the Fourth Annual Blue Angel Car Show. Carrie Aronson organizes the car show every year in honor of her daughter, Brittany, […]
Pictured: The Connetquot High School hackathon team placed eighth at the Code Conquest Hackathon. Photo courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District Connetquot High School participated in the annual Code Conquest Hackathon, held at Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School, which hosted 18 high school teams from Suffolk and Nassau counties. This was the first live
The New York Marine Rescue Center is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2023 Paddle Battle LI Event on Saturday, July 29th along the Peconic River in Riverhead, NY. It’s a race to save the Sea Turtles! This family friendly event includes a 2.5-mile amateur race and a 5-mile competitive race course. […]
Pictured: There are currently nine pairs of twins at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville. As a result, Northwest social worker Ms. Lee created a “Twin Group” with the assistance of her social work interns Ms. Jackson and Ms. Galian. Photo courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District Northwest Elementary School in Amityville is proud to […]
Come enjoy a lively night of comedy, live music and dancing on Saturday, July 29th at 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue. John Ziegler, Eric Haft and Mike Keagan will have you laughing all night long and The Soul Jam Revue, one of the best local R&B, Funk & Soul bands, will turn up the […]
Pictured: More than 130 Connetquot High School music students performed at the Festivals of Music. Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District More than 130 Connetquot High School music students recently hit the road to attend the Festivals of Music, held in Boston, Massachusetts. The dedicated students from band, choir, kickline and color guard […]
Farmingdale High School Choruses competed at the 2023 Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags New England on Saturday, June 3. Under Jessica Mischke’s direction, Mixed Chorus got first place with a superior rating in their category. Under Ed Kozlowski’s direction, Treble Chorus earned first place with a superior rating in their category. Farmingdale […]
Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District Pictured: Students from Parliament Place Elementary School in the North Babylon School District were recognized for their participation in the Operation Safe Stop poster contest by Congressman Tom Donnelly. The Suffolk County Legislature recently invited students from North Babylon School District to participate in the
Pictured: Harborfields High School students Megan Hickey (not pictured), Elizabeth Kelly and Sara Tovar-Guacaneme earned New York State Senate Youth Leadership Recognition Awards from State Sen. Mario Mattera. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District Harborfields High School students Megan Hickey, Elizabeth Kelly and Sara Tovar-Guacaneme earned New York State