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Legislator Flotteron Recognizes West Islip Fire Department Ex-Chief

LIMG March 28, 2023

Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized West Islip Fire Department Ex-Chief Kevin Parrett for his years of service to the community. Following in the footsteps of his father, Jack Parrett, he joined the West Islip Fire Department in 1986. He spent many years as an active member of the

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Northwell Launches Cancer Care Direct, Pairing Nurse Navigators With Patients Through Their Entire Spectrum Of Care

LIMG March 27, 2023

Knowing the health care system is complex and often creates anxiety for patients newly diagnosed with cancer, the Northwell Health Cancer Institute today launched Cancer Care Direct, a comprehensive program to connect patients with clinical registered nurse navigators who can provide expert guidance to patients and caregivers from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship.

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Senator Mattera Welcomes Commack School District’s Legislative Advocacy Committee To Albany

LIMG March 27, 2023

Senator Mario R. Mattera (2nd Senate District) was honored to welcome the students, administrators and teachers from Commack School District who travelled to Albany this week. Senator Mattera met with the students of the Legislative Advocacy Committee in his office and took them on a tour of the Senate Chamber. During the visit, Senator Mattera […]

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Amityville’s Future Teachers Meet With Elementary School Students

LIMG March 27, 2023

Pictured: Amityville Memorial High School’s Future Teachers of Tomorrow recently visited six fifth grade classes at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District The High School Heroes program, sponsored by Junior Achievement of New York, pairs students from Amityville Memorial High School with elementary school

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STEM And Literacy Combine For Paper-Making Lesson

LIMG March 27, 2023

Photo courtesy of West Islip School District Students in Ms. Chizik’s first grade class at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District recently connected literacy and science lessons by learning how paper is made. The class began exploring the topic by reading “How to Make Paper” by Lior Klirs. Students then […]

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North Babylon Fifth Grade Musicians Visit Middle School

LIMG March 27, 2023

Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District In an effort to keep a high retention rate of student-musicians, the North Babylon School District hosted all of the future middle school musicians for two days of collaboration on March 21 and 24. Fifth grade students from all of the district’s elementary schools traveled to Robert Moses […]

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Massapequa Students Traverse The Globe In A Night

LIMG March 27, 2023

Pictured: Superintendent Dr. William Brennan greeted seniors Allie Italiano, left, and Juliana Carozza at the Italian room’s photo station. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Massapequa’s elementary school students were invited to take a journey around the world, and they only had to go as far as the high school on March 23. The […]

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In Wake Of Recent LIRR Woes, Senator Martinez Puts Forth A Four-Pronged Plan To Protect LIRR Commuters And Long Island Businesses

LIMG March 24, 2023

State Senator Monica R. Martinez, Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre, and Assemblymember Steve Stern, representing Suffolk County, Long Island, introduce NYS bill S5685, that appoints a five-year fiscal monitor for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, bill S5686, which repeals the MTA Payroll Mobility Tax, and bill S.5687, which requires an MTA executive pay freeze

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Nick Stefanizzi Named One Of Health Care’s Emerging Leaders

LIMG March 24, 2023

Pictured: Modern Healthcare recognizes CEO of Northwell Direct for his work bringing health services to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Stefanizzi, CEO of Northwell Direct, has been named one of the Top 25 Emerging Leaders of 2023 by Modern Healthcare for his work in bringing much-needed health services to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic […]

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Environmental Volunteer Opportunity For Students, Groups & Individuals

LIMG March 24, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Laura Maier announce a new opportunity for residents interested in helping protect the environment and keep waterways clean. The Town recently joined with local environmental groups to unveil new floating litter trap technology – known as Collec’Thor – at Tappen Marina, and is seeking volunteers to assist […]

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PSEG Long Island Employees Educate Brentwood Students About Electrical And Truck Safety

LIMG March 24, 2023

PSEG Long Island line crews recently visited Twin Pines Elementary School in Brentwood to educate the youngsters about truck safety and electrical safety through a touch-a-truck event. More than 50 students in three classes visited the utility truck outside their school to learn what a lineworker does and how PSEG Long Island provides them with […]

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Syosset High School Science Olympiad Team Takes First Place At States In Historic Win

LIMG March 24, 2023

Pictured: Syosset Science Olympiad team celebrates first place win at New York State competition. Photo courtesy of Syosset Central School District The Syosset High School Science Olympiad Team took home First Place at the New York State competition last week. This is the first time in the High School’s history the team has ever placed […]