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Cohen Children’s Medical Center Performs First Gene Therapy Treatment For Thalassemia in NYS

LIMG April 19, 2024

The first administration in New York State of Zynteglo, recently approved by the FDA as a one-time gene therapy custom designed to treat the underlying genetic cause of transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia in adult and pediatric patients, was performed earlier this month at Cohen Children’s

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Blooming With Geometry

LIMG April 19, 2024

Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Fourth grade students in Mrs. Cranmer’s class at Deauville Gardens East Elementary School in the Copiague School District have recently discovered that math comes in all shapes and sizes. With protractors in hands, the students have been working on their geometry unit learning different types of lines and angles. […]

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St. James Five-Mile Challenge & 5K Fun Run Through Head Of The Harbor Raises $40,000 For Ronald McDonald House At Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

LIMG April 18, 2024

Photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro More than 400 runners and walkers took part in the St. James Certified 5 Mile Challenge and 5K Fun Run on Saturday, April 13, 2024, raising $40,000 for the new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Hospital. “We are so grateful to all the Long Islanders – […]

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‘Not All Superheroes Wear Capes’ At Cayuga Elementary School

LIMG April 18, 2024

Pictured: Cayuga Elementary School second grader Kendall and head custodian Mike Horry were honored by the Sachem Board of Education for saving a student’s life during a choking incident during lunch. Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District A Cayuga Elementary School student and staff member were honored for their life-saving efforts by the […]

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Robert Moses Hosts Sixth Annual Career Day

LIMG April 18, 2024

Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District Robert Moses Middle School in the North Babylon School District held its sixth annual career day on April 17. Organized by the school’s guidance department, more than 30 guest speakers from various career paths visited with students throughout the morning in their respective classrooms. Eighth grade student ambassadors […]

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Sachem Fourth Grader Awarded Summer Arts Scholarship

LIMG April 18, 2024

Pictured: Cayuga Elementary School band and orchestra teacher Jennifer Fischer (left) with fourth grader Jase Herrschaft. Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Cayuga Elementary School fourth grader Jase Herrschaft received an honorable mention in Usdan’s Uniquely U Scholarship program, earning half tuition to the Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts. This award

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Nisha Parikh, MD, Joins Northwell As New Head Of Women’s Heart Program

LIMG April 18, 2024

After a nationwide search, Nisha Parikh, MD, MPH, has been named the system director of the Women’s Heart Program for Northwell Health’s Cardiovascular Institute and the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. Dr. Parikh brings a wealth of experience with her to the role. In this newly created position, Dr. Parikh will oversee the Women’s Heart […]

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Tooker Avenue Recognizes Autism Awareness Month

LIMG April 18, 2024

Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District Throughout April, Tooker Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District acknowledged and celebrated National Autism Awareness Month. Students and staff kicked off the month by wearing blue shirts and/or autism awareness shirts on April 2 for World Autism Day (Light it Up Blue). They continued to […]

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Harborfields Fourth Grade Parents Play Their Part In Band

LIMG April 17, 2024

Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School in the Harborfields Central School District recently hosted its annual Fourth Grade Parent Band Night. TJL Principal Jennifer Washington set the event in motion with her welcoming remarks. Band Director Courtney Kassinger spoke about the wonderful work that fourth-grade band members

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Deer Park’s Robert Frost Middle School Marches Against Hate

LIMG April 17, 2024

Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District As part of ongoing efforts to promote a culture of inclusivity and kindness within the school community, the World of Difference Club at Deer Park’s Robert Frost Middle School recently introduced a March Out Against Hate schoolwide activity. The purpose was to raise awareness about the importance of […]