Seasonal Featured

Spring Activities For Families To Enjoy Together

Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold. Moderate temperatures makes it much more comfortable and inviting to venture outdoors, particularly for families with children who might not adapt to the cold as well as […]
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Spring Cleaning Pointers

Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials. There is debate regarding where the practice of “spring cleaning” originated. Some researchers link […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Party Planning

Each March 17, and even in the days surrounding that date, the world is awash in kelly green. That’s because it is once again time to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland and perhaps engage in a little spirited revelry. St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to honor St. Patrick and celebrate the […]
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Options To Finance Home Improvements

Renovating a home is a great way to impart personality indoors and out. Improvements can make spaces more livable and address safety issues. Home renovations often take residents’ lifestyles into account, and changes can be customized to accommodate a growing family or an empty nest. No matter the job, home improvements tend to be costly. […]
Community News

Grand Avenue Yorker Club Visits Empire State Building

Photo courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District The Yorker Club at Grand Avenue Middle School took their activities to new heights Feb. 17 as they embarked on an annual trip to the Empire State Building in New York City. “Mother Nature cooperated with epic views of the city skyline including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Chrysler […]
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New York Community Bank Launches Annual MDA Shamrocks Campaign To Empower Families Living With Muscular Distrophy, ALS, And Related Neuromuscular Diseases

More than 235 locations in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, and Arizona will be raising funds to empower the lives of children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases from March 1st though April 30th for the annual MDA Shamrocks campaign to benefit the mission of the Muscular Dystrophy Association […]
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Youth Gambling Awareness Presentation

The Town of Smithtown Youth and Community Alliance, Horizons Counseling and Education Center, and Smithtown Youth Bureau will be holding a presentation for adults and middle school/high school teens in the community to explore new trends in gambling. The presentation, “What are the Odds – Emerging Trends in Youth Gambling”, will be held at the […]