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Curran Announces 2021 Summer Youth Employment Program

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran recently announced that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is providing funding to Nassau County Department of Social Services to provide an abbreviated Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for eligible youth ages 16 to 20 years.  Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) partnered with
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Quick And Easy Greek-Inspired Sandwiches

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Summer vacations from school will have children clamoring for tasty lunches to help them refuel for another round of backyard swimming or frolicking with neighborhood friends. The same foods served time and again can get boring pretty quickly. Offering up new options doesn’t have to be complicated, and parents may discover an array of foods […]
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Lighten Up Meals With Savory Salads

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Some occasions call for a light dish, and such occasions tend be more common in warm weather. Gone are the days of heavy, stick-to-your-ribs meals, and in their places are fresh, light and easy meals. Salad is more than just lettuce and other greens, and that’s notable in this recipe for “Salmon, Asparagus and Orzo […]
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Cool Off With Homemade Ice Cream

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Ice cream is an indulgence few people can resist. With a vast array of flavors to tempt any palate, ice cream is popular year-round, but particularly so when the mercury rises. Few desserts can cap a hot day better than a few scoops of thick and frosty ice cream. The supermarket freezer case or a […]
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‘Berry’ Bountiful Muffins

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Blueberries are tiny powerhouses of nutrition and eating more of them can be an easy way to get the antioxidants necessary to fend off many different diseases. While blueberries are nutritional allies, they also happen to taste delicious, whether it’s all on their own or mixed into various cereals or baked goods. This take on […]
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Veterans of Foreign Wars New York Visit Pal-O-Mine Equestrian and Present a “Still Serving” Certificate

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Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www.pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, recently hosted representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars New York at its Islandia, NY facilities. The
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Legislator Cilmi Honors East Islip Veteran

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Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi presented a proclamation to East Islip resident, retired United States Air Force Sergeant Theresa Bertrand. Sgt. Bertrand is the 2021 10th Legislative District Honoree for Women Veterans Appreciation Day. Air Force Sergeant Theresa Bertrand enlisted towards the end of Vietnam War. She served for five years, holding the titles of […]
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Healthy Activities For Kids Of All Ages

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Children have a seemingly endless supply of energy. Channeling that energy into something positive can benefit kids’ minds and bodies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends various amounts of daily physical activity for children depending on their ages and abilities. Adhering to these recommendations is especially important in the wake of what many public