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Islip High School Artists Win Congressional Competition

Islip High School freshman Melanie Marroquin and sophomore Luna Mendoza recently won honorable mention designations in the 2022 Artistic Discovery competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute. Each spring since 1982, this high school visual art competition has served to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the nation and in each congressional district.
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Flag Football Team Receives Prize Worthy Of True Champions

In celebration of the Bellmore-Merrick Chargers capturing the first-ever Long Island championship for girls flag football, team members received a prize fit for a true victor on Aug. 22 – championship rings provided by the New York Jets. Additionally, the team was recognized prior to the start of Jets pre-season game, a fitting conclusion to a remarkable season for […]
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Port Jefferson Royals Host Clothing Drive

The Port Jefferson School District Royal Athletic Club is hosting a clothing drive fundraiser on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 2-5 p.m., in the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School tennis court parking lot. New and gently used clothing, shoes, jackets, hats, handbags and more will be accepted. Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District
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Famous Bluefish Tournament In Oyster Bay

If hours of fishing followed by a tailgate party with food, raffles, awards and prizes sounds like a perfect day to you, then you’ll want to sign up immediately for the 36th  Annual Town of Oyster Bay Bluefish Tournament, scheduled for Sunday, September 18th and hosted by Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board. The […]
Parks Corner

NYS Parks Business Opportunities

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is requesting proposals (“RFP”) for the operation of a Golf Professional and Pro Shop Concession at Montauk Downs State Park, Montauk, New York, RFP number X001437.  For more information regarding this business opportunity, please contact the Concessions Management Bureau at  HYPERLINK
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A Robot Takeover In Massapequa

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District The computer programmers of the future came together for a four-day robotics camp at Massapequa High School in early August, learning modern skills that will prepare them for careers in a growing field. Due to the increasingly popularity of the summer program, this year’s camp was held in […]
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New Teachers Given Tools To Succeed In Massapequa

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Massapequa’s newest educators gained the knowledge they need to succeed as teachers, to lead their students to success, during a four-day orientation program. The Massapequa faculty welcomes approximately 30 new members this year, teaching a variety of grade levels and subject areas at the elementary and secondary level.