Welcoming guests for overnight stays is a great way to make loved ones feel welcome. Overnight guests also get time to reconnect with their hosts, making such situations a win-win for all involved. When hosting overnight guests, hosts can start their mornings off on the right foot by whipping
Many Irish dishes focus on simple, fresh ingredients that can be purchased close to home. Potatoes long have been a staple of Irish cooking. Brought to Europe by Spanish explorers from the New World, the potato put an end to famine in regions of northern Europe, like Ireland. Smithsonian notes that, by the end of […]
Pictured (R-L): Dylan DiFante, co-founder Daniella Latino, co-founder Brooke DiPalma, owner of Our Little Italy John Raimondi and Legislator Steven Flotteron. Each year for the past 13, on the second Friday of every February, communities across the country wear purple in order to foster kindness and a welcoming environment, and educate others that mental health […]
Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District The color of the day was purple as Connetquot Central School District students showed their commitment to being kind and preventing bullying during P.S. I Love You Day, held on Feb. 10. A national movement, the goal of P.S. I Love You Day is to bring awareness […]
Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Sixth graders in Mrs. Byrne’s class at Minnesauke Elementary School put together dozens of care packages for residents of memory care facilities ahead of Valentine’s Day. Students packed bags full of treats and supplies including candies, gum, personal hygiene products, notepads and pens. The sixth graders […]
Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District Edna Louise Spear Elementary School students not only think about others in the local community, they often do something about it. Students in Christine Bokina and Kristi Krieg’s fifth grade class and Maureen Zajac’s second grade class teamed up to bring some smiles to the faces of local […]
Smithtown Senior Citizens curious about the many benefits of Tai Chi can take advantage of a free class this Friday, February 17th. Starting this Friday, from 2pm to 3pm, residents who have yet to sign up for the Tai Chi course (eight classes) at the Senior Center can take this class for free. Residents can […]
Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Copiague athletic department recently unveiled its upgraded fitness center at Walter G. O’Connell High School. “We have made significant changes to our student-athletes for years to come,” said William Bennett, director of physical education and athletics. “Improving our athletic facilities has been a
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www.pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, announced that it will holding an art show and auction on Thursday, May 4th, 2023 from 5:30 PM– 8:30 PM at its
Teaming up in a united front against the resurgence of Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal for high density housing in single-family neighborhoods on Long Island, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and City of Glen Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck stood with local […]
Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD On Saturday, February 11, the Smithtown/Hauppauge boys Swimming and Diving team Dive team won the Section XI Suffolk County Championship. Held at Stony Brook University, the Bulls won with a total score of 327.5. Head coach Raymond Willie, who has been coaching the team for 8 years, says this has […]
Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District Eight student-athletes from North Babylon High School recently signed letters of intent to continue to play their respective sports at the collegiate level next year. Joined by administrators, coaches, friends and family, the students put pen to paper as they signed their commitment letters. The district congratulates the