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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,

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New York Competitors Selected For 2023 Special Olympics World Games In Berlin, Germany

LIMG January 25, 2023

Special Olympics New York today announced that 19 of its athletes, unified partners and coaches have been named to Special Olympics USA, the national team that will compete at World Games in Berlin, Germany, June 17-25, 2023. Special Olympics World Games are held every two years, alternating between summer and winter sports. The Games are a […]

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Cayuga Students Kick Off 2023 With ‘One Word’

LIMG January 24, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Students at Cayuga Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District are kicking off 2023 by coming up with “One Word” to lead them throughout the year. The One Word Challenge asks students to think of a single word they want to focus on for 2023. This […]

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Lunar New Year In Three Village

LIMG January 24, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Across the Three Village Central School District, students and staff celebrated Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit through events, activities and schoolwide displays. Nassakeag Elementary School held a parade led by Mr. Prinzo’s sixth grade class. Students created a large dragon puppet that […]

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Long Island Author Brian Heinz Visits Tackan Elementary

LIMG January 24, 2023

Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD Critically acclaimed children’s book author and Long Island native Brian Heinz spent Jan. 24 inspiring the minds of Tackan Elementary students. Mr. Heinz, who has 20 published books to his credit, visited several classrooms to put on a “writer’s workshop.” He spoke about the five critical elements of an opening […]

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Hicksville Fifth Graders Participate In All-County Music Festival

LIMG January 24, 2023

Photo Courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools Fifty-four fifth graders from Hicksville elementary schools recently performed at The Division 1 East All-County Music Festival held at The Tilles Center in Brookville on Jan. 8. The event, hosted by Nassau Music Educators Music Association, was an opportunity for select music students who participate in their school’s band, […]

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Port Jefferson Royals State Bound

LIMG January 24, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District The Port Jefferson varsity wrestling team has qualified for the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Dual Meet Championship. After a tough loss in the Division 2 Suffolk County finals to Elwood-John Glenn, 32-27, the Royals qualified for the At-Large Bid for the state tournament. This is determined based on the number […]

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Varsity Athletes Build Bonds With Elementary Students

LIMG January 24, 2023

Photo courtesy of the South Country Central School District Bellport High School varsity winter athletes spent time bonding with third grade students at Brookhaven Elementary School on Jan. 20 as part of the South Country School District’s social and emotional learning program Second Step. The program was inaugurated this school year, with fall athletes visiting […]

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Nickelback Announces 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour With Only New York Metro Show At UBS Arena On August 30

LIMG January 23, 2023

Today, acclaimed rock band Nickelback announced the upcoming 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour, in support of their most recent 10th studio album, Get Rollin’. Produced by Live Nation, the massive run will hit 38 cities this summer, including their only New York Metro area performance to finish their tour on Wednesday, August 30 at UBS Arena […]

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Northwell Names Top Physician To Lead Medical Oncology Programs

LIMG January 23, 2023

Northwell Health has appointed Richard D. Carvajal, MD, an internationally recognized clinician and researcher in melanoma and early phase drug development, as deputy physician-in-chief and director of medical oncology at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. He also was named the R. J. Zuckerberg Chair in Medical Oncology. Dr. Carvajal’s expertise includes the