The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Belmont Lake State Park will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us in this magical celebration of the
The Light Up Lindy Holiday Tree Decorating Event organized by Lori Novello of Lindy Cares took place on Saturday, November 19th. Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce President, JoAnn Boettcher, Mayor Mike Lavorata, Village Administrator Doug Madlon, Knights of Columbus Patrick Corcoran and Legislator Kevin McCaffrey were on hand to decorate and celebrate the season!
Photo courtesy of the South Country School District Thirty-one members of the Bellport High School Athletes Helping Others club raised more than $2,500 for Special Olympics by participating in a “Freezing for a Reason” polar plunge at Cedar Beach on Nov. 19. The Special Olympics organization raises money to fund athletes who want to participate […]
Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District The Sanford H. Calhoun High School girls volleyball team made school history on Nov. 20, winning the Class A New York State championship. Furthermore, Calhoun is the first women’s team sport in the CHSD to capture a state championship. Calhoun defeated Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, […]
Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools Students at Abbey Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District designed parade-style balloons in celebration of Thanksgiving and the annual parade in New York City. Fourth graders read the book, “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” by Melissa Sweet, which follows […]
Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District The Amityville Union Free School District congratulates the Amityville Memorial High School Warriors varsity soccer team on winning their third New York State championship. On Nov. 13, the Warriors defeated the Beacon High School Bulldogs 4-0 to win the New York State Public High School Athletic […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined Contour Mortgage to kick-off the Town’s Annual Toys for Tots Cruise-Thru Collection Drive. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and Optimum, the Town is collecting toys to help families and those less fortunate throughout the community
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that $4.5 million in Federal money secured by the Town of Oyster Bay will soon be available to small business owners and non-profit organizations financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Tuesday, November 29th, businesses and not-for-profit organizations can apply to receive up to […]
Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Students taking sports and entertainment management at Sachem High School East recently visited MetLife Stadium, the home of the NY Giants and Jets, with business teacher, Mrs. Cannetti. Students learned about the brief history of the stadium, including that it is the largest football stadium in the […]
At their Executive Board Meeting on November 17, the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) hosted guest speaker Kate Kelly from Pay It Forward LI (a 501c3 non-profit). Kelly outlined that this organization was created in 2010 by a group of five women volunteering their time who wanted to make a difference and “pay it forward” […]
More than $3.7 million was raised at Northwell Health’s annual Constellation Gala, held on November 15 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The event celebrates the philanthropic support that propels innovation throughout Northwell Health and transforms health care across the country. This year’s event featured a musical performance by Grammy, Emmy and six-time Tony Award
Left to Right: Chris Murray, VP Marketing; Larry Dunn, Senior Director of Sales & Membership Experience; Damon Rivera, VP Technology; Paul Scollan, Board of Director; Matt Campo, RMHC NYM President; Bret Sears, Island President & CEO; Jeannine Bowden, AVP; John Adragna, Board Chairman; Craig Booth, SVP/COO; Tim Aaraas, VP Retail Lending; Catherine Roger, Director