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Bayview’s Math Skills Benefit Charity

LIMG July 5, 2023

Photo courtesy of West Islip School District Students at Bayview Elementary School in the West Islip School District sharpened their math skills this June while also raising money for a good cause. Bayview students participated in St. Jude’s Math-A-Thon, a program for students in grades K-8

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Legislators Abrahams, Solages, DeRiggi-Whitton, Drucker & Mulé Partner With LICADD To Host Narcan Training Workshop

LIMG July 5, 2023

Pictured: From left – Legislator Drucker, Alexandra Hougnou from LICADD, and Legislator Solages in the Legislative Chamber on Tuesday, June 27. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Nassau County Legislature Minority Caucus Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview), Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) and Legislators Carrié Solages (D […]

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The Cinema Arts Centre To Launch New Film And Discussion Series On The Relationship Between Hollywood And The Press

LIMG June 30, 2023

Pictured: Pat O’Brien and Mary Brian in The Front Page. 1931. Image courtesy of United Artists. On Thursday, July 13th at 7:30 PM, Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre will launch a new film and discussion series, presented in partnership with Wallace Matthews former columnist for Newsday, the New York Post and ESPN. The series will use […]

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Wheels Up To Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

LIMG June 30, 2023

Breeze Airways’ inaugural flight to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina took off from Long Island MacArthur Airport Thursday. Summer seasonal service is offered Thursdays and Saturdays, starting June 29th at $59 one way. Islip Town Supervisor, Angie Carpenter greeted passengers with Long Island MacArthur Airport tote bags before they boarded the full flight. Looking on

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Northwell STARS Rehabilitation Gets Pickleball Player Back On The Court

LIMG June 30, 2023

Like many sports-loving adults, the pandemic pushed James Ackies Jr. to pick up a pickleball paddle. The 47-year-old father of four lives near Hempstead Lake State Park, LI, and its outdoor courts. Soon, Mr. Ackies Jr. was playing with and against his entire family, including 20-year-old son, James Ackies III. But in December 2021, he […]

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Memorial Park Beautification Earns Gold Award Honor

LIMG June 30, 2023

Emma Dean Stahl received a Girl Scout Gold Award for her beautification project at Edwin Boogertman Memorial Park on Division Ave. in West Sayville. Emma’s project included clearing the grounds, a new garden box and new plantings. “On behalf of the Town Board, we extend a heartfelt appreciation to Emma for her hard work to […]

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Town Honors Massapequa Hockey Coach, Residents For Lifesaving Actions

LIMG June 30, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board recently honored Massapequa Middle School Hockey Head Coach, Vice President of the Islander’s High School Hockey League, as well as two fathers of players on the Massapequa team for their remarkable actions that saved the life of a retired FDNY firefighter battling 9/11 […]

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Town Breaks Ground On New Turf Field Construction

LIMG June 30, 2023

Islip Town officials broke ground on the construction of a new turf field at Broadway Ave. Park in Sayville that will play host to athletes of 3 popular sports. The new turf field will be lined for men’s football, women’s and men’s lacrosse, and will replace the multi-purpose grass field built in 2014. “It will […]