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Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School Welcomes Sixth Graders

Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District Incoming sixth graders and their parents entered the front doors of Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School on Aug. 25 for the school’s annual walk through. New principal Joseph Piombo and assistant principal Danielle Black welcomed the students during the program, which was about reducing anxiety while entering a new […]
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Electrify Expo Comes To The Nassau Coliseum This Weekend

The beating heart of the electric vehicle movement is headed to Long Island Aug 27-28. Electrify Expo takes over the Nassau Coliseum with nearly a million square-feet of exhibit and festival space showcasing the world’s leading brands of electric cars, e-motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-surfboards, e-foils and other electric mobility brands. Even
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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