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Boy Scout Troop 399 North Babylon Attend The West Point Invitational Camporee

LIMG August 10, 2023

Boy Scout Troop 399 North Babylon learned survival techniques, important skills, and fitness activities alongside West Point Cadets and other Boy Scouts at the West Point Invitational Camporee on a rainy April weekend, April 21st -23rd. Troop 399 Scouts and adult leaders started the weekend

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Bethpage Orchestra Student Earns Scholarship

LIMG August 10, 2023

Pictured: Bethpage High School Orchestra Director Dr. Eric Kay (left) with 2023 LISFA Studio Award recipient Katherine Sfeir (right). Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Incoming Bethpage High School sophomore Katherine Sfeir was honored as this year’s recipient of the Long Island String Festival Association Studio Award. This $500 scholarship award

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English Students Create Convincing Arguments

LIMG August 9, 2023

Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District Photo caption: Ms. Bocca’s English 11 students at West Babylon Senior High School’s summer program are using various resources to make and support claims about major themes in “The Great Gatsby.” Students practiced their argumentation skills on their posters, using evidence and insight to make their arguments more […]

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Town Completes Upgrade Of Soccer Practice Field At John Burns Park

LIMG August 9, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola announced that the upgrade of the practice soccer field at John Burns Park in Massapequa is complete and ready to welcome young athletes. The upgrades were completed as part of a Town-wide initiative to improve local parks and facilities. “Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board have worked diligently to […]

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Merrick Summer Recreation Program Engages Elementary Students

LIMG August 9, 2023

Pictured: Merrick Public Schools held its annual Summer Recreation program this summer, with more than 250 campers participating. Photos courtesy of Merrick Public Schools The Merrick Summer Recreation program was once again a tremendous success with more than 250 campers attending. Held at Chatterton Elementary School from June 27-July 28 and coordinated by teachers

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Connetquot’s ESY Program Provides Life Skills, Preparing Students For The Future

LIMG August 9, 2023

Pictured: From left, students, along with staff, prepared cupcakes ahead of a bake sale. Photos courtesy of Connetquot Public Schools Throughout Connetquot High School’s six-week extended school year program, students have the opportunity to sharpen and learn new skills for future employment. Students in the program work closely with job coaches from the Suffolk

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Levittown Students Hit The Right Notes At Summer Music

LIMG August 8, 2023

Pictured: Students who play string instruments in their schools’ orchestras continued to hone their skills. Students from throughout the Levittown Public School District assemble regularly at Jonas E. Salk Middle School to practice their musical instruments. The Levittown Summer Music program has continued this year to help third to 12th graders keep their music-playing

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Northwell Launches Targeted Liver Cancer Treatment Program On Long Island

LIMG August 8, 2023

Surgical oncologists and other experts at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute are now providing game-changing treatment for certain types of liver tumors in patients who might not otherwise be eligible to undergo surgery. This comprehensive multidisciplinary program offers patients on Long Island and people from other areas in the United States to receive innovative