Bayport-Blue Point High School held the annual Phantom Challenge on March 8. Photos courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District Buddying Bayport-Blue Point entrepreneurs developed and then pitched their ideas and inventions to a panel of judges during the annual Phantom Challenge, held
Photos courtesy of West Islip School District Udall Road Middle School in the West Islip School District held a cultural celebration on March 10 in the school’s gymnasium. Udall Road students were transported around the world as they took a journey through 28 different countries. Foreign language and English as a New Language students set […]
Traditional Irish stew may get a lot of fanfare, but another hearty, stick-to-your-ribs dish can chase away the chill after a day spent cheering along St. Patrick’s Day parade participants: seafood chowder. Ireland is an island nation, and many delicious dishes have been inspired by its surrounding seas. One bowl of seafood chowder may convince […]
Certain foods are synonymous with particular holidays or times of year. For example, few people can imagine celebrating Valentine’s Day without ample supplies of chocolate on hand. And what summer barbecue is complete without grilled hot dogs and hamburgers? While these foods and others are must-haves during certain times of the year, that doesn’t mean […]
Fish typically does not require a lengthy cooking time, which makes it both tricky and ideal to serve when hosting friends and family at home. The short cooking time of fish makes it great for hosts who want to spend more time with their guests and less time cooking. However, that same short cooking time […]
Corned beef and cabbage might not be a part of many people’s diet regimens throughout the year. But come March 17, it’s not uncommon to find people from all walks of life indulging in this beloved meal. March 17 marks the celebration of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Over the years, the day […]
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to pay homage to Ireland’s patron saint and celebrate Irish culture and cuisine. Even though corned beef and cabbage is ubiquitous on this holiday, that meal really isn’t the most authentic Irish cuisine. There are plenty of other foods to dress the St. Patrick’s table if a person wants […]
Pictured: Matthew Scarlatta, a music student from Garden City UFSD won a music scholarship to last year’s Summer Arts Academy and is enjoying his first year as a student at LIHSA. Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) is awarding 15 fully paid music scholarships to its four-week Summer Arts Academy to […]
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the return of the 40th Annual Summer Run Series. This eight-race series will begin Monday, June 12 and will run through Monday, August 14, 2023. Participation in the Summer Run Series will be limited to a total of 4,000 runners. […]
Pictured: “Friends of America’s Vet Dogs” members presenting check to America’s Vet Dogs Director Of Development Jaime McGrade at their headquarters in Smithtown. (L to R) Sue Apicella, Seby Torrigiano, Jaime McGrade, Patricia Summers, Steve Abromowitz, Cliff Miller and Karen Sotiriou. A local volunteer community service group, whose mission is to provide service dogs to
Pictured: Massapequa High School seniors Cristian Rivera and Juliana Koubek are two of 46 students who will graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy this year. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District After six years of studying world languages, 46 Massapequa High School seniors will earn the Seal of Biliteracy when they graduate in June. […]
Pictured: The Connetquot High School Virtual Enterprise D.R.E.A.M. team won gold plaques for best booth and best newsletter at the Long Island University trade show. Photo courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District The Connetquot High School Virtual Enterprise D.R.E.A.M. team has made history by becoming the first district VE firm to qualify to compete […]