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Why Roses Are Such A Must-Have On Valentine’s Day

LIMG February 1, 2023

Many things are symbolic of Valentine’s Day. In the 1800s, heart-shaped boxes of candy became wildly popular ways for sweethearts to express their affection for each other, and since then they have become one of many symbols of Valentine’s Day. But one such symbol traces its history back even

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Valentine’s Day Gifts Couples Enjoy Together

LIMG February 1, 2023

Valentine’s Day is a time to bring smiles to the faces of loved ones — particularly the special someone in a person’s life. Gifts that appeal directly to spouses or significant others may be the standard, but gifts couple can use together can bring them closer together. The following are some great Valentine’s Day gifts […]

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Copiague’s Top 20 Of 2023

LIMG January 31, 2023

Photos courtesy of Copiague School District Copiague School District celebrated the accomplishments of its top 20 students in the Class of 2023 with a luncheon on Jan. 27. Board of education trustees, central administration, invited faculty and family members joined the students for their special event. Each top 20 student invited one special faculty member […]

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East Islip Cheerleaders Take First In Divisional Competition

LIMG January 31, 2023

Photos courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip High School’s varsity cheer team took first place at the Suffolk Division I small teams competition at Smithtown West on Jan. 28. The team has one more local competition at Eastport-South Manor on Feb. 4 before heading down to Orlando for the UCA Nationals.

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Deer Park Fifth Graders Get Creative During A Day In Clay

LIMG January 31, 2023

Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School held its annual Week in Clay during the beginning of January. Every fifth grader at JFK enjoyed their own Day in Clay in Briana Nussbaum’s art classroom, creating bowls or plates that were able to be customized using many different types […]

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Taking Reading On The Road

LIMG January 31, 2023

Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD Mills Pond Elementary School students hit the road on Jan. 30 for a reading event at Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove. Sponsored by the Mills Pond PTA, several teachers from Mills Pond Elementary School read to students in the store. The field trip was part of the PARP (Pick […]

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Port Jefferson’s Science Olympiad Success

LIMG January 31, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District Teams across the region competed in the Eastern Long Island Regional Competition on Jan. 28, at Hauppauge High School. Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Science Olympiad A team placed fifth out of 53 teams Port Jefferson also had a B and C team compete. There were 21 […]

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Town Awards $1 Million In Grants To Small Businesses; Encourages More To Apply

LIMG January 31, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato to officially award the first $1 million dollars of grant monies available to local businesses and not for profits through the Oyster Bay Forward Program. Oyster Bay Forward offers up to […]

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Bethpage Kindergartners Welcome Winter

LIMG January 30, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage kindergarten students from Charles Campagne Elementary School celebrated the winter season with a fun craft on Jan. 26. The kindergarten classes came together in the school’s cafeteria where each student received their own “Welcome Winter” sign. The sign featured a snowman, a small tree and […]

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West Babylon Student Honored With News 12 Award

LIMG January 30, 2023

Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District West Babylon Senior High School student-athlete Lacey Downey has been recognized with a News 12 LI Scholar Athlete award. Downey is a three-sport athlete (field hockey, basketball and lacrosse) and is headed to Boston College on a lacrosse scholarship next fall. She is top in her academic class […]

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Grants Bring New Learning Tools To Wantagh’s Forest Lake Classrooms

LIMG January 30, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District Teachers are enhancing the classroom experience at Forest Lake Elementary School in the Wantagh School District through educational grants, bringing in new supplies and digital tools for their students. Principal Jessica Zimmer noted that several teachers have written successful grant applications this year, and the new

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Rocky Point Middle School Duo Perform At LISFA Concert

LIMG January 30, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District Two Rocky Point Middle School students were selected along with dozens of others from across Suffolk County on a competitive basis to perform in the Intermediate Long Island String Festival Association concert at Northport High School on Jan. 22. Sena Donnelly and Allison Keane shared their talents […]