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Bike And Sewing Machine Collection On May 13th

LIMG March 7, 2023

Pictured: Long Island bike and sewing machine collection in in 2021. It’s time to put those old bicycles and sewing machines to good use. On Saturday, May 13 (rain or shine) from 11 am to 2 pm, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Long Island will hold its annual used bicycle and sewing machine

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For Consumer Protection Week, Get To Know The Telltale Signs Of A Scam

LIMG March 7, 2023

This year, March 5-11 marks National Consumer Protection Week, and PSEG Long Island urges customers to understand scammers’ tactics and do the right thing if confronted with a demand for payment and a threat of imminent shutoff: Get the truth from the real PSEG Long Island at 1-800-490-0025. “Consumer Protection Week is a time to […]

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Special Olympics New York And Jersey Mike’s Team Up For Second Consecutive Day Of Giving On March 29th

LIMG March 7, 2023

Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce that 41 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations around the state will participate in the Day and Month of Giving campaigns for the second consecutive year. During March, customers can donate to Special Olympics NY at participating Jersey Mike’s restaurants. The campaign culminates with a Day of Giving on […]

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Long Island Electric Vehicle Sales Soar In 2022

LIMG March 7, 2023

Huntington-based electric vehicle (EV) coalition, Drive Electric Long Island, released its second “State of Electric Vehicles on Long Island” report, revealing accelerating growth in electric vehicles on Long Island with many communities in the last six months of 2022 having 15-20% all original vehicle registrations electric powered. The report, a comprehensive

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New York Blood Center Declares First Blood Emergency Of 2023

LIMG March 7, 2023

Today, New York Blood Center (NYBC) declared the first blood emergency of 2023. The blood emergency is due to several evolving factors, including recent poor weather, school breaks and cold and flu season. Last month, NYBC and its divisions across the nation received 6,000 fewer blood donations than the year prior and blood donations are […]

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500 For 500 Writing Competition Announce Four Finalists From Massapequa High School

LIMG March 6, 2023

Pictured: (L-R) Mary Koster, Dominick Maglione, Nicholas Piatti and Sophia Aivaliotis. Dr. Cynthia Paulis, the sponsor of the 500 for 500 Writing Competition is pleased to announce the four finalist who are seniors at Massapequa High School. The essays submitted this year were excellent and it was difficult narrowing it down to four finalists. The […]

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Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® Docked Through Presidents Day Weekend, Attracting Over 100,000 Boating Enthusiasts

LIMG March 6, 2023

Photos courtesy of Informa Markets The 2023 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® had an exceptional 5-day run in Greater Miami and Miami Beach this past Presidents Day weekend, anchoring South Florida as a mecca for the marine industry for another year in a row. Historically, the event has attracted over 100,000 visitors from approximately […]

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St. Baldrick’s Event Honors Waverly Student

LIMG March 6, 2023

Pictured: Waverly second grader Sarah Sorensen (middle) was nominated by her teacher, Danielle Sexton (right), to be the honoree at this year’s event. Sarah is currently in remission. Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District The Waverly Elementary School community came together on March 3 for its annual St. Baldrick’s Event. Marking the first […]

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Wantagh’s Mandalay Students Spread Kindness With Compliments

LIMG March 6, 2023

Pictured: Mandalay Elementary School second graders, from left, Charlotte Esposito, Reagan Warch, Luca Curcio, Lylah Altman and Nolan Bruno contributed to the “Compliments are priceless” display for World Compliment Day. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District World Compliment Day was celebrated on March 1, and at Mandalay Elementary School in the Wantagh School

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Saladino Honors Grand Marshal Of The Bethpage St. Patrick’s Day Parade

LIMG March 6, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (left) recently honored Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (right), who was selected to serve as Grand Marshal of the 31st Annual Bethpage St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A lifelong resident of Hicksville and proud parent and grandparent, Legislator Walker has dedicated her career to the service of others – […]

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East Islip Robotics Team Wins Build Award At Competition

LIMG March 6, 2023

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip High School’s robotics team recently traveled to Bellmore’s John F. Kennedy High School to compete in this year’s VEX VRC Spin Up game. The all-day event featured over 45 teams from around the tri-state area. East Islip ranked in the top 10, performing at a very […]

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Three Village Community Celebrates Read Across America Day

LIMG March 6, 2023

Pictured: Minnesauke Elementary School students stopped what they were doing to read a book at several points of the day. Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District The Three Village Central School District community came together on March 2 to celebrate reading and literature as part of Read Across America Day. The nationwide […]