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Ward Melville High School Science Olympiad Team Heads To Nationals

LIMG April 13, 2023

Pictured: The Ward Melville High School Science Olympiad team placed second at the New York State tournament, advancing them to the national competition in May. Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District The Ward Melville Science Olympiad team has qualified for the national

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Deer Park Students Enjoy The Return Of Camp Read Away

LIMG April 13, 2023

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District More than 150 students at Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School recently attended Camp Read Away, a memorable evening event in the school gymnasium last held prior to the pandemic. Students rotated between 10 different stations, including stories, crafts, camping games and an amazing star lab, where […]

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Massapequa’s Birch Lane Biographers Tell A Story In Many Ways

LIMG April 13, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District After weeks of researching and writing, fifth graders at Birch Lane Elementary School in the Massapequa School District put a modern twist on their biography projects. Students explored green-screen technology as they made trailer videos about the famous people they researched. They edited in WeVideo, adding background

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Robert Moses Musicians Inducted In Junior Tri-Music Honor Society

LIMG April 13, 2023

Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District Robert Moses Middle School in the North Babylon School District inducted new members into the junior chapter of the Tri-Music Honor Society on April 11. Joined by family, friends, administrators and board of education members, the students were formally welcomed into the honor society, which celebrated its second […]

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A Look Into The Work Of Local Wantagh Artist, Francis Bonnet

LIMG April 12, 2023

By Natalie Almeida Francis Bonnet is a local artist and a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where he earned a degree in Illustration. From a young age, Francis was always drawn to the world of cartoons. Growing up, he recalls a used bookstore around the corner from him, which he visited regularly […]

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What To Know About Having A Bird As A Pet

LIMG April 12, 2023

Pets make wonderful additions to a home and family. One of the best things about welcoming a new pet into a home is that no two pets are the same, which means pet owners will get an entirely unique experience each time they bring a new animal into their home. Birds are among the most […]

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Make The Most Of The Summer Camp Experience

LIMG April 12, 2023

Summer camp season will soon be here, and throngs of children will board buses each morning or pack their parents’ cars full of essentials to survive a few weeks away from home. Looking back, many adults who experienced summer camp have fond memories of their adventures — whether they all went according to plan or […]

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Spring Cleaning Tips And Tricks

LIMG April 12, 2023

Spring is a time of year when change is in the air. Trees are budding, plants are flowering, and homes laden with dark or heavy fabrics and clutter could use some lightening up. Spring cleaning projects are popular this time of year as residents take inventory of their living spaces and aim to declutter, clean […]

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The Danger Of Letting Cats Roam Outdoors

LIMG April 12, 2023

House cats make peculiar, interesting and lovable companions. Cat owners often go to great lengths to make their furry feline friends feel good, and some may allow cats to roam outside. Though such a decision may be well-intentioned, it could lead to some troubling consequences. The animal welfare organization American Humane notes that allowing indoor […]

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The Basics Of Fertilizing A Lawn

LIMG April 12, 2023

Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating. An array of fertilizers, with each seemingly designed to address […]

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Bayport-Blue Point High School Creates A Social-Emotional Connection Through Yoga

LIMG April 12, 2023

Pictured: Bayport-Blue Point High School teacher and certified yoga instructor Ms. Dawson led Spin Fusion class students through a yoga class. Photo courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District In addition to spinning, Bayport-Blue Point students enrolled in the school’s Spin Fusion class have been learning alternate forms of exercise and movement. During a recent

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Wyandanch Athletes Helping Athletes And Others

LIMG April 12, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Wyandanch School District The scholar-athletes at Wyandanch Memorial High School took their training and team spirit to a higher level. Members from every athletic team in the high school made the commitment to be prepared in the event a teammate or someone else needed medical assistance. The scholar-athletes successfully completed CPR/AED […]