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Teams Take On Challenges At Wantagh Eighth Grade Olympics

LIMG November 24, 2023

Pictured: Students had to get M&Ms from the desk to a cup using only a straw. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District The annual battle between the Starburst and Skittles teams heated up on Nov. 22 as Wantagh Middle School hosted the eighth grade Olympics. The annual pre-Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving, Three Village!

LIMG November 22, 2023

Pictured: Pre-K students at Mount Elementary School wore feather hats and sang festive songs before their class feast with their families and friends. Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Students across the Three Village Central School District celebrated Thanksgiving and its many traditions ahead of the holiday. They learned about the importance

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Thanksgiving Brings Learners Together At McKenna In Massapequa

LIMG November 22, 2023

Pictured: First graders disguised paper turkeys in Thanksgiving craft project. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District They’ve been talking turkey and a few other Thanksgiving topics lately at McKenna Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Students have been working on a variety of seasonal projects throughout November that are both fun and

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North Bellmore Students Gobble Up Math Knowledge

LIMG November 22, 2023

Pictured: John G. Dinkelmeyer School second graders, from left, Liam Duran, Erin Loechner, Reed Wiesneberg and Jack Cuadrado participated in the math turkey trot by going around the room and adding double digit numbers. Photos courtesy of the North Bellmore School District The second grade turkey trot was all about exercising the brain at John […]

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Town, Chamber Of Commerce Launch Operation Safe Spot & Shop Local Campaign

LIMG November 22, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato and Assemblyman John Mikulin joined with the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce and local business owners to launch an Operation Safe Spot & Shop Local Campaign initiative. In advance of Small Business Saturday, officials announced a new initiative that further demonstrates the critical role

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Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton Celebrates Completion Of Upgrades To Glen Cove Veterans Memorial

LIMG November 22, 2023

Photo by Peter M. Budraitis Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) joined her partners in government and the community on Veterans Day to celebrate the completion of upgrades to the City’s veterans memorial outside First Presbyterian Church. The upgrade, which was the vision of local Scout Genalie Prezali and funded with a […]

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Legislator Kennedy Honors Island Better Hearing

LIMG November 22, 2023

Pictured: Comptroller John M Kennedy Jr. and Legislator Leslie Kennedy with the Island Better Hearing Team. On Monday, November 18, 2023, Legislator Leslie Kennedy honored Island Better Hearing on the results of their partnership with Help America Hear, through which they provided 20 local patients with hearing aids at no cost. The mission of […]

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Dogwood Elementary Hosts ‘Balloon Parade’ For Thanksgiving

LIMG November 21, 2023

Pictured: Dogwood Elementary School students held their own Thanksgiving balloon parade on Nov. 20. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD First grade students in Mrs. Braun’s, Mrs. Levens’ and Mrs. Stucchio’s classes at Dogwood Elementary School recently brought their knowledge of Thanksgiving to life. The students learned about the history of Thanksgiving and