The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recognized and congratulated Girls Varsity Cross Country runner Maggie McCormick. Maggie, a University of Florida commit who currently holds the fastest time in the country for the girls’ indoor mile, was celebrated for competing at the Nike Cross
Suffolk County Legislator Kevin J. McCaffrey recently partnered with The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village to showcase improvements to the facility made possible by Suffolk County JumpSMART funding! Renovations to the historical theatre, which dates back to 1922, included an exterior facelift with new lighting, fresh paint, and a new marquee; as well as a […]
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region. In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly […]
Alexandra Dedonato, a senior at Smithtown High School West and a member of Girl Scout Troop 2479, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest honor in Girl Scouts—by leading a project that has made a meaningful impact at High School West and in the community. Alexandra organized a community clothing drive that collected more […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential and inspirational figures of the twentieth century. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929, King’s life, tragically cut short when he was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968, is now celebrated annually across the United States and beyond on the anniversary of his […]
Cold and flu season arrives each year. Although there may be little people can do to avoid catching a cold or contracting the flu, certain approaches can make it easier to get through a bout with either illness. Flu vaccinations have been found to reduce the severity of infection with the influenza virus, while rest […]
The Purple Rock Project memorialized over 100 people from over 25 states. Photo by Carole Trottere Purple Rock Project Gets Requests From More Than 25 States The Purple Rock Project recently placed more than 100 memorial rocks in a Long Island park to honor people from more than 25 different states in the country who […]
Village of Farmingdale Expands EV Charging Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Transportation As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Village of Farmingdale has installed three new dual-port and one new single-port electric vehicle charging stations located in the rear of Parking Lot 3, south of Cornelia Street











