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International Guests Visit Connetquot Schools

Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District Pictured: Swellendam Primary Principal Jaco Swart and Swellendam High School Principal Nicolas Pelser are pictured with, from left, Ronkonkoma Middle School teacher Justin Bradley, interim Assistant Principal Mark Brodsky and Principal Joseph Licato. Connetquot Central School District’s Ronkonkoma Middle School and
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HUD Awards $541 Million In Annual Grants For Affordable Housing, Community Development, And Homeless Assistance In New York

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $5.6 billion in funding to States, urban counties, insular areas, DC, Puerto Rico, and local organizations across the country. These annual formula grants provide critical funding for a wide range of activities including affordable housing, community development, and homeless assistance. To view a
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Fight For Charity Seeking Boxers For 2023 Main Event

Long Island Fight for Charity (LIFFC), the nation’s only all-volunteer charity fund raising event and program is now conducting its search for 2023 volunteer charity boxers. Since 2003, over 350 men and women have earned the title of LIFFC Alumni Boxer, volunteering their time to fundraise for local charities and get in shape to box in the annual main […]
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Students Face-Off At Shore Road For College Olympics

Photos courtesy of Bellmore Public Schools Sixth graders were ready to face-off as each of their classes represented a college team. Each Shining Star Leader participated in two athletic competitions, including intense games of volleyball, a fitness relay and timed basketball shooting. Teams also made flags and posters with their team’s mascot or names, which […]