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Extra, Extra, Read All About It! Merrimac Launches School Newspaper

LIMG January 23, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District For the first time, Merrimac Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District published a building newspaper. The student publication called, Magic Minutes, highlights the happenings within Merrimac Elementary School, as well as

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Seaford Harbor Honors Legendary Crossing Guard

LIMG January 23, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District For 30 years, Nassau County crossing guard Cheryl Schollp helped youngsters safely navigate their way to Seaford Harbor Elementary School from her post at the corner of Neptune Avenue and Bayview Street. “Ms. Cheryl” or “Ms. Sherry” as she was known to students, retired on Jan. 20 and […]

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Plan A Special Valentine’s Day

LIMG January 20, 2023

Couples have been commemorating their love for one another in February for quite some time. Couples may go about such celebrating in their own unique ways, but it’s not uncommon to focus on a night out on the town. Valentine’s Day is a busy holiday for many businesses, but especially so at restaurants and other […]

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Sweet Cookies For Your Sweetheart

LIMG January 20, 2023

Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to shower loved ones with special gifts, including treats. Dessert is a significant component of Valentine’s Day, as chocolates and cakes are given and consumed in abundance. French macarons are a great sweet for amateur bakers to add to their Valentine’s Day repertoire. Making macarons often is a labor of […]

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Calhoun Girls Track & Field Wins Fifth Consecutive Conference Title

LIMG January 20, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Bellmore-Merrick’s Sanford H. Calhoun High School girls track team clinched their fifth consecutive conference title on Jan. 18. “The girls knew this year was going to be tougher than average coming into their conference championship,” said coach Joseph Migliano. “All the pressure and eyes around Nassau

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Legislator Caracappa Visits Sachem Fifth Graders

LIMG January 20, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa visited fifth graders at Hiawatha Elementary School in Sachem to speak about community and government. As part of the social studies unit, students have been learning about the different roles of government and Legislator Caracappa’s visit helped students apply what they’ve

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Midterms Spark A Mental Health Refresher At Massapequa Ames

LIMG January 20, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Students in the Active Minds club at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus supported their peers as midterms approached with Stress Less, Laugh More Week from Jan. 17-20. The mission of Active Minds is to raise awareness about mental health and wellness by exploring stress and its impact […]

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Bring Your Imagination To Lockhart Musical In Massapequa

LIMG January 20, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District The many characters imagined by Dr. Seuss will soon appear on the stage at Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District, which is gearing up for its annual Spotlight musical production. A cast of 42 fourth and fifth grade students will perform “Seussical Kids” on Feb. 16, […]

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Teddy Bear Clinic At Tackan Elementary

LIMG January 20, 2023

Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD With the help of special guest, Stony Brook University Hospital resident pediatrician Sean O’Connor, kindergarten students at Tackan Elementary got some great safety tips on Jan. 20. Mr. O’Connor spoke to the children about the proper ways to keep safe while riding a bicycle by always wearing a helmet. As […]

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Ceviche Makes Valentine’s Day Dinner Special

LIMG January 20, 2023

Valentine’s Day dinners out on the town can be special. However, there is no denying that reservations can be difficult to come by and some establishments must limit their menus for this busy night to make it easier to serve a packed house. Because restaurants can be so busy on February 14, some couples may […]

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Valentine’s Day Indulgence Done Devilishly Right

LIMG January 20, 2023

If asked to describe the favored foods of Valentine’s Day in a single word, “decadent” might prove the most apt descriptor. Foodies and non-foodies alike recognize that Valentine’s Day and chocolate are intertwined, making the day an ideal time to indulge in something decadent. This Valentine’s Day, couples can share their love for decadent delights […]

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Set A Romantic Tone With Cheesecake This Valentine’s Day

LIMG January 20, 2023

Romance is in the air come Valentine’s Day. Though chocolate, oysters and honey are often seen as aphrodisiacs, there is no evidence to back such perceptions up. However, Healthline reports that fenugreek, saffron, red ginseng, and pistachios might boast the properties often associated with aphrodisiacs. People have been eating pistachio nuts since 6,000 B.C. Pistachios