Starting school for the first time or simply returning to campus after another summer break can lead to mixed feelings. Kids may be excited to see their friends every day, but that comes at the price of the end of lazy summer days. The first day of school is on the horizon, and parents may […]
Many variables affect students’ academic performance. These include a willingness to learn, students’ attentiveness, having a great teacher, and kids’ commitment to studying and doing homework. One component of academic performance can be easily overlooked: eyesight. The M.M. Joshi Eye Institute in India says vision problems in children can affect studies and restrict
Labor Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial swan song of summer. Though millions of children return to school prior to Labor Day weekend, the final holiday of summer still marks an ending to the season of relaxation and a return to the hustle and bustle of life when the temperatures dip and schedules fill […]
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration, a two-day celebration happening Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. This event will be held near the East Bathhouse and Central Mall. The Jones Beach 95th Anniversary Celebration […]
Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Copiague School District’s Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 10. Reelected Board of Education trustees Kenneth Urban and Michael Higgins along with newly elected trustee Beatrice Guido were sworn into office by District Clerk Deborah VanFlorcke. Anthony S. Pepe was elected and sworn in as […]
Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District The Seaford School District announces the appointment of two new principals for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Raphi Morey takes over as the leader of Seaford Middle School, and Joann Krudis joins the district to head Seaford Manor Elementary School. Dr. Morey spent the past three years as […]
Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD The Smithtown Booster Club hosted it’s 43rd annual golf outing on July 15 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Smithtown. The fundraiser helps support all of the Booster Club activities and was a highlight for the district. It’s efforts raised more than $4,000 for the Booster Club scholarship program. The […]
Photo Credit: Office of Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) celebrated the legacy of legendary Long Island singer-songwriter and philanthropist Harry Chapin at the 21st edition of the “Just Wild About Harry” concert – an annual benefit held to raise funds and food […]