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Connetquot Varsity Cheer Places First At UCA Garden State Challenge

LIMG January 26, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District The Connetquot Central School District is proud to announce that the varsity cheerleading team placed first at the Universal Cheerleading Association Garden State Challenge, held in New Jersey this month. The cheer team is now preparing

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Fourth Graders Dive Into Native American Life

LIMG January 26, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Chippewa Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District recently hosted the Journeys Into American Indian Territory for its fourth grade students. The program brings an authentic Native American experience to schools through workshops, exhibitions and interactive experiences. Throughout the in-house field trip,

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Sixth Grade Animators Create Stop Motion Films

LIMG January 26, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Sixth graders at Setauket Elementary School in the Three Village Central School District are learning about animation through a hands-on project. Ms. Michele Muzzonigro recently introduced the art of stop motion animation to her students. Students worked in small groups to create sets and 3D characters […]

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Town Completes Upgrade Of T-Ball Field At John Burns Park In Massapequa

LIMG January 26, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Steve Labriola announced that the upgrade of the t-ball athletic field at John Burns Park in Massapequa, known as the ‘West’ field, is now complete and ready to welcome young athletes this spring. “My administration is proud to have secured $50,000 in New York State grant funding […]

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Town Of Oyster Bay And U.S. Marine Corps Celebrate The Success Of Toys For Tots

LIMG January 26, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, and Town Board members recognized the incredible work of retired United States Marine Major Chuck Kilbride by celebrating the Town’s recent success of the Toys for Tots program. Toys for Tots Collection Drive, held annually in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps., benefits needy families and less fortunate […]

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Idle Hour Elementary Celebrates Reading

LIMG January 26, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District The school cafeteria at Idle Hour Elementary School was filled with excitement as students celebrated Parents as Reading Partners Day by playing a game of Zingo. Much like the game Bingo, Student-players placed their game pieces on illustrated squares of covers from their favorite books and screamed […]

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Learn Hands-Only CPR During American Heart Month To Save Lives Of Loved Ones

LIMG January 25, 2023

During February – American Heart Month – the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all, is urging at least one person in every household to commit to learning Hands-Only CPR. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. This year’s American […]

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Massapequa’s Robot Enthusiasts Are Ready For A Challenge

LIMG January 25, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Five months of planning, building, testing and tweaking will come to fruition for the Massapequa High School Robotics Club when they participate in the Vex robotics competition on Jan. 28 at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore. Massapequa will have three teams in the tournament, which will […]

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West Islip Student-Musicians Selected For Festival

LIMG January 25, 2023

Photo courtesy of West Islip School District Twenty West Islip High School student-musicians were selected to perform at the 63rd annual Mid-Island Band Festival in Patchogue. These fine musicians represent the top instrumentalists from Suffolk County. Congratulations to the following students: (front row): Leah Gallagher, Nicole Williams, Marley Grover, Lily Locovare,

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Miss Wantagh Congratulates Storm Chaser

LIMG January 25, 2023

Martin Losco isn’t your typical photographer, because this Long Island native goes to extremes. When yearning for tranquility, you may find him relaxing at Jones Beach finding his Zen while capturing images of sunsets. Then again, when his energetic ethos emerges Martin thrives on chasing storms and seizing shots of nature’s fury. Last Thursday, Martin […]

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PSEG Long Island Employees Educate Moriches Students About Electrical And Truck Safety

LIMG January 25, 2023

PSEG Long Island line crews recently visited Moriches Elementary School in Moriches to educate the youngsters about truck safety and electrical safety through a touch-a-truck event. More than 150 students in seven classes took turns visiting the utility truck outside their school to learn what a lineworker does and how PSEG Long Island provides them […]

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Summer Camp Early Bird Registration Now Open

LIMG January 25, 2023

The Town of Smithtown Recreation Department has opened Early Bird Registration for the 2023 Full Day Summer Camp. This camp provides town residents a one of a kind summer experience with age appropriate programming that’s inclusive of all abilities. Campers make memories as they play, explore, and develop friendships as well as find their independence, […]