Photo courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District Helen B. Duffield Elementary School teacher aide Stella Tsimis is being hailed as a hero by school and Connetquot Central School District employees. On Feb. 1, Ms. Tsimis’ quick thinking and knowledge of the Heimlich maneuver saved the
Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD The stakes were high. The pressure was on. The parents were nervous. But Mt. Pleasant fifth grader Stuti Prabhu was unwavering in her focus and determination and on Feb. 1 won the Mt. Pleasant Elementary School spelling bee championship. Nineteen finalists from grades 3, 4 and 5 had advanced to […]
Photos courtesy of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District On Saturday, Jan. 21, approximately 25 students from the Lindenhurst High School National Art Honor Society participated in the Wreaths Across America Wreath Retirement at Long Island National Cemetery, where they assisted volunteers in the removal of 45,000 wreaths that were placed during the holiday season.
Photos courtesy of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District William Rall Elementary School recently hosted an assembly discussing the 7 Habits of Happy Kids, in particular the habit of “Put First Things First.” Through this habit, student learn the importance of work and play. The Ambassadors Against Bullying students volunteered to participate in the assembly […]
On Thursday, January 26th Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa along with Legislator Leslie Kennedy, the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), and the Regional Planning Association (RPA), partnered together for the” Making a Main Street” event hosted by the Middle Country Public Library in
LUXlife Magazine has named John’s Crazy Socks as the world’s most inspirational social enterprise as part of their annual Style and Apparel Awards. LUXlife Magazine is a British premium lifestyle publication that covers fashion, beauty, fine dining, travel and luxury real estate. “We are grateful for this award. We are always excited when people see what we are doing to
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 […]
Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District January was Career and College Readiness Month at Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School, with students take part in daily activities that exposed them to various career opportunities. The month concluded with two culminating events, designed to provide JFK’s students with a plethora of information on future […]
Hugs and kisses are a large part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. While physical affection can help express loving sentiments, symbolic kisses — especially when they are made from tasty ingredients — can push displays of love that much further. The Hershey’s chocolate company may have originated the chocolate teardrops that would go on to be […]
A cheesecake recipe can be useful on any special occasion, and especially so on Valentine’s Day. For many people, cheesecake is not cheesecake without the addition of ricotta cheese. While ricotta is included in savory dishes like lasagna or manicotti, it is at home in desserts like cheesecake as well. Ricotta means “recooked” in Italian, […]
Jewelry is a popular gift come Valentine’s Day. The National Retail Federation says 20 percent of Valentine’s Day consumers are expected to buy jewelry this year, spending a total of $4.3 billion. Many people find buying jewelry for a loved one a little daunting because jewelry is such a personal item. Much like their favorite […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the pressure is on to find ideal gifts for a special sweetheart. The National Retail Federation indicates shoppers spent around $19.6 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2018, a dramatic increase from the year prior. When gifting the men in their lives, others may be hard pressed to find an ideal […]