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Connetquot Teacher Saves Student

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
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William Rall Hosts Assembly Sharing Habits For Happy Kids

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 […]
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John F. Kennedy Students Discover Possible Professions During Career And College Readiness Month

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 […]
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Offer Kisses In The Form Of A Scrumptious Dessert

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 […]
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Cheesecake Makes A Decadent Valentine’s Day Treat

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, […]
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Valentine’s Day Jewelry Buying Guide

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 […]
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Valentine’s Gifts For Your #1 Guy

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 […]