Northwell Health has developed a new process to help identify signs of human trafficking within a given hospital’s extended, global supply chain. It presented this novel method at a regional meeting sponsored by the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals Against Violence Initiative, the
Pictured: Students from grades 2 and 4 throughout the East Islip School District visited an impressive array of interactive displays at the annual STEAM Day, sponsored by the East Islip School Business Partnership. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District Students from grades 2 and 4 throughout the East Islip School District recently visited an […]
With the start of boating season upon us, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Tom Hand, Councilwoman Laura Maier and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined with the New York State Police Chiefs Association in distributing over 500 free lifejackets and safe boating guides to children, at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined the Plainedge School District for “Plainedge Pride Day,” an annual event held at the Brian Moore Athletic Center. A true family fun day, the event featured an obstacle course, bounce house, face painting, and refreshments for all to enjoy. Plainedge students also had the opportunity to share their […]
Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District The West Babylon School District and community members came together to celebrate a healthy lifestyle during the district’s annual Wellness Expo and Fun Run on May 15 at West Babylon Junior High School. The event is organized by the district’s Wellness Committee to support the overall health and […]
Pictured: The gymnasium at Sachem High School North was filled with rows of 25,000 free books. Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District The Sachem Central Teachers’ Association distributed 25,000 free books to members of the Sachem community during its Reading Opens the World Literacy and Book Fair on May 12. Hundreds of families […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca joined with the Oyster Bay Baseball and Softball Little League in celebrating recently completed upgrades to the baseball field at Marino Park in Oyster Bay. The infield now features synthetic turf which improves the playing experience and safety
Pictured (Left to Right): Town Councilman Tom Hand, Shawn Brown (founder Samba360), Natalia de Cuba Romero (facilitator Samba 360 High School Advisory Board), Ethan Brown (Jericho HS), Stella Becker (Kellenberg HS), Jonathan Toma (Massapequa HS), Leandro de Cuba (Massapequa HS), Assemblyman Mike Durso, Town Councilwoman Laura Maier, Town Councilman Steve Labriola, Mayor
South Fork Wind this week marked the successful, on-schedule completion of the project’s onshore export cable system. Crews have demobilized all equipment from the project’s cable route and completed restoration, including “edge to edge” repaving of the Town roads and reseeding of the grassy shoulders. The delivery of South Fork Wind’s export cable system was […]
On Thursday May 11, 2023, the Town of Riverhead became the first municipality on Long Island to launch a program to collect food scraps from residents to reduce waste and help create healthier local soils. Now Riverhead residents will be able to bring their vegetable and fruit scraps, coffee grounds, cut flowers, and egg shells […]
Summer is the unofficial season of vacations, especially for families. School is not in session in summer, and kids’ often busy schedules may grind to a halt in summer, when sports leagues, dance classes and other activities go on hiatus. School closures and a largely empty obligation schedule makes summer a great time for families […]
Summer is synonymous with many things. Vacations, warm weather and al fresco dining are part and parcel of many people’s summertime routines. Another beloved routine is enjoying a cold beverage on a warm summer evening. As summer breezes invite scores of people outside to relax on their patios, decks or balconies, a cold beverage can […]