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Navigate Memorial Day Travel

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Memorial Day is a popular time to visit a friend or family member for some backyard fun. However, it’s also the perfect opportunity to enjoy some time away from home. Many people extend the Memorial Day weekend, which comprises Saturday, Sunday and Monday, to include the Friday before. This
Recipes

A Chicken Dish Fit For A Crowd

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Party hosts and hostesses who like to cook and entertain can brighten up their recipe repertoires with dishes that are easily expanded for a crowd. Feeding a houseful of people isn’t difficult when simple and tasty recipes are chosen for large gatherings. This recipe for “Sweet and Salty Chicken” courtesy of “Throw a Great Party: […]
Recipes

Serve Up A Slice Of Sweet Flavor

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According to Peggy Brusseau, author of “The Contented Vegan” (Head of Zeus), fresh blueberries help to make a memorable pie, especially when paired with apple, which brings sweetness and a contrast in texture. Home chefs can use Brusseau’s recipe for “Blueberry Apple Pie” to create their own delicious dessert. This recipe is designed for those […]
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Lemon Pound Cake Brings Sunshine To The Table

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Cooking at home enables anyone to customize ingredients and gain control of the foods they eat. Too often commercially processed items are contain ingredients that compromise consumers’ overall health. This recipe for “Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake” is made from pantry staples. Whether baking alone or with the family, try this recipe, courtesy of “The […]
Community News

Community Service Efforts Honored In North Babylon

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Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District The North Babylon Teachers Organization has been named a winner of the New York State United Teachers Community Service Award. The public relations committee is chaired by Woods Road Elementary School teacher Marie Rivera, and the team has received this award for its community service efforts for more […]
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STEM Learning Blossoms At West Babylon JHS

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Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District The Science Olympiad/STEM Club at West Babylon Junior High School just wrapped up its competition season and now spends its meetings concentrating on STEM-based activities. The club is open to all grade levels at the junior high school. It meets on Fridays after school and is advised by […]
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Oquenock Third Graders Show Off Their Green Thumbs

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Photo courtesy of West Islip School District Third graders in Mrs. Brush’s class at Oquenock Elementary School in the West Islip School District are showing off their gardening skills this year. A few months ago, the students planted seeds in the school’s greenhouse. The students learned how to care for the plants, making sure they […]
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Crafts Lead The Way For Mother’s Day Gifts

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Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while younger children will likely need some help from an adult. Youngsters […]