Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District Robert Moses Middle School in the North Babylon School District inducted new members into the junior chapter of the Tri-Music Honor Society on April 11. Joined by family, friends, administrators and board of education members, the students were
By Natalie Almeida Francis Bonnet is a local artist and a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where he earned a degree in Illustration. From a young age, Francis was always drawn to the world of cartoons. Growing up, he recalls a used bookstore around the corner from him, which he visited regularly […]
Pets make wonderful additions to a home and family. One of the best things about welcoming a new pet into a home is that no two pets are the same, which means pet owners will get an entirely unique experience each time they bring a new animal into their home. Birds are among the most […]
Summer camp season will soon be here, and throngs of children will board buses each morning or pack their parents’ cars full of essentials to survive a few weeks away from home. Looking back, many adults who experienced summer camp have fond memories of their adventures — whether they all went according to plan or […]
Spring is a time of year when change is in the air. Trees are budding, plants are flowering, and homes laden with dark or heavy fabrics and clutter could use some lightening up. Spring cleaning projects are popular this time of year as residents take inventory of their living spaces and aim to declutter, clean […]
House cats make peculiar, interesting and lovable companions. Cat owners often go to great lengths to make their furry feline friends feel good, and some may allow cats to roam outside. Though such a decision may be well-intentioned, it could lead to some troubling consequences. The animal welfare organization American Humane notes that allowing indoor […]
Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating. An array of fertilizers, with each seemingly designed to address […]
Pictured: Bayport-Blue Point High School teacher and certified yoga instructor Ms. Dawson led Spin Fusion class students through a yoga class. Photo courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District In addition to spinning, Bayport-Blue Point students enrolled in the school’s Spin Fusion class have been learning alternate forms of exercise and movement. During a recent