Tradition plays a big role during the holiday season. Food is at the center of many families’ traditions, which may include big family dinners and Sunday brunches together. Holiday baking sessions also hold a sacred spot in many households. Such sessions are a great opportunity for adults and
Many families gather around the dinner table and enjoy seafood on Christmas Eve. Called the Feast of the Seven Fishes, this tradition traces its origins to Italy and was brought over to North America by Italian immigrants. For many Christians, Christmas Eve is a vigil or fasting day, and the inclusion of seafood reflects the […]
With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage this holiday season, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh invite residents to give the gift of life by donating blood on Thursday, December 15th, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. […]
This beautiful cat goes by the name Baby Boo and Cookie Boo. She is 2 years old and was last seen wearing a collar with two hearts on it in purple and pink. She is microchipped and loves people. The owner of this cat is heartbroken. They were last in a couple of different spots […]
Pictured above from left to right: Noelle Lambert & Bryn Elliott Celebrating the launch of a Holiday Donation Drive benefitting the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless On Monday, November 21, 2022, Noelle Lambert and The Bryn Elliott Team launched a Holiday Donation Drive, benefitting the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, an organization that strives […]
Photos courtesy of Lindenhurst Union Free School District On Nov. 6, the Lindenhurst Marching Band capped off its most successful season in recent memory as the newly crowned New York State Champions traveled to Allentown, Pennsylvania to participate in the USBands Class A National Championship weekend, which included 68 bands, representing seven states. At the
Photos courtesy of Lindenhurst Union Free School District Last month students at William Rall Elementary School in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District participated in fire prevention week, when the North Lindenhurst Fire Department visited to present its annual fire prevention assembly. Students could crawl through a smoke house that simulates a fire emergency in
Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District Connetquot High School freshmen attended the annual 24-hour, overnight Freshman Awareness workshop prior to the Thanksgiving break. The intense weekend activity, which included administration, faculty and student volunteers, was an opportunity to build relationships, enhance listening and communication skills and