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Bethpage’s We Belong Club Shines Light On Popular Sports

LIMG May 1, 2023

Pictured: Members of Central Boulevard’s We Belong Club gathered outside for some soccer drills after learning that soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Members of Central Boulevard Elementary School’s We Belong Club in the

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Sachem Celebrates Autism Awareness And Acceptance

LIMG May 1, 2023

Pictured: Waverly students collaborated during physical education to participate in sensory-friendly activities. Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Throughout April, the Sachem Central School District celebrated World Autism Month. Students and staff participated in several activities to teach one another about autism spectrum disorder and created

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Commack Honors Military And Veterans

LIMG May 1, 2023

Pictured: Honored guests and speakers at Commack’s Tribute to the Troops. Photos courtesy of the Commack School District The Commack School District paid tribute to veterans and active military members with a Tribute to the Troops ceremony and lacrosse game on Tuesday, April 25th. Held at Commack High School’s Heroes Memorial Field, the event united […]

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Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Returns On Saturday, May 13, 2023

LIMG May 1, 2023

Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), and the United States Postal Service (USPS) are pleased to announce the return of the annual Stamp Out Hunger®, the nation’s most extensive one-day food collection campaign. This year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive is on Saturday. May 13, 2023, and all food collected […]

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Founders Of PinkTie Recognized By Legislator Flotteron For Their Work In Central Islip

LIMG May 1, 2023

Pictured (L-R): Mike Cave, Legislator Steven Flotteron and Rich Cave. Founders of of PinkTie, a community-led charity that tackles tough social and economic issues while finding opportunities for the underserved communities in New York State, Mike and Rich Cave, were recognized by Legislator Steven J. Flotteron at the I AM CI Gala in the Flowerfield […]

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Legislator Anker Celebrates Earth Day With BNL & LIPA

LIMG May 1, 2023

Pictured: (Left to Right) Brookhaven National Laboratory’s (BNL) Manager of Environmental and Community Engagement Amy Engel, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker’s Chief of Staff Dorothy Cavalier, and Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker. Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker and her Chief of Staff Dorothy Cavalier joined Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Long

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All Smiles At Paul J. Bellew’s Annual Walk

LIMG April 28, 2023

Pictured: In recognition of Disabilities Awareness month, Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District held a Mile for a Smile walk on the West Islip High School track on April 21. Photos courtesy of West Islip School District Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District is raising […]

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Staff Developer Helps Pre-K Students At Northeast Elementary School

LIMG April 28, 2023

Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District On April 26, Nancy Brennan, a staff developer from Teachers College at Columbia University, worked with teachers and pre-kindergarten students at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville. Ms. Brennan helped to guide students as they begin to read decodable books and use the sounds they know to read […]

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The Association For Mental Health And Wellness Kicks Off Mental Health Month Through Mindfulness And Nature

LIMG April 28, 2023

Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Month. Every year throughout the month of May, The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW) has joined the national movement to provide support to individuals and families educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by […]

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Kennedy Hosts STEAM Career And College Fair

LIMG April 28, 2023

Pictured: A robotics competition took place during the STEAM Career Fair. Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District More than 45 professionals representing various careers were on hand at John F. Kennedy High School’s STEAM Career and College Fair on April 25. A medical Scrabble tournament and mini robotics competition were also part […]

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The Winning Streak Continues In Wyandanch

LIMG April 28, 2023

Pictured: Wyandanch Memorial High School Army JROTC members were victorious during the Commander’s Cup event. Photo courtesy of the Wyandanch School District The members of the Wyandanch Memorial High School Army JROTC were on a mission on April 22. Their determination and commitment were on full display as the cadets continued their winning streak and […]

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Bonding With WWII Vets Is Life-Changing For Wantagh Students

LIMG April 28, 2023

Pictured: Ryan Horowitz accompanied his veteran through the museum’s different exhibits. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District For 20 Wantagh High School students, accompanying their country’s greatest heroes to the National World War II Museum was the honor of a lifetime. Juniors and seniors were paired with World War II veterans for a trip […]