Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be celebrating it’s annual Giving in July campaign. It is a month dedicated to recognizing the volunteer Sponsorship Groups and individuals who “give back” to their communities while helping to share the
The New York State Assembly’s 2022 Summer Reading Challenge is here, and Assemblyman Michael Durso (Massapequa Park) is encouraging students in New York and across Long Island to participate. Assemblyman Durso, in coordination with New York State libraries, is sponsoring this Summer Reading Challenge to inspire kids to explore far-off worlds, discover new interests or […]
Harper Bella, Jose Tutiven and BACCA – Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts announced that they received an Artist Employment Program (AEP) grant from Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY). Designed to support employment opportunities for artists, the program is funding 98 collaborations involving a dynamic group of 300 artists employed by community-based organizations,
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced a partnership with Empire State Ride Long Island to host a charity ride to raise funds to end cancer. The ride, which will take place on Saturday, July 23, will raise funds for clinical research and trials that have helped to save the lives […]
The Bayport-Blue Point School District art and music department is pleased to announce that several high school thespians were recently recognized for their talents. They received Teeny Awards during the Islip Town Arts Council’s annual 2022 Teeny Awards at East Islip High School. In February 2021, the high school’s cast and crew of “Newsies, the […]
The Village of Farmingdale announces summer community events planned for Downtown Farmingdale, most events are free to attend. Thank you for voting Farmingdale Village, “Best Downtown,” Best of Long Island, 2015-2018 and 2020-2022! Farmers Market On the Village Green,by Schneider’s Farm, Sundays, through November 20th – 10am- 2pm Farmingdale Village Pops
Vacations present an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, often recharging mind and body in the process. In fact, using vacation time can reduce stress and improve overall health. While there is a certain measure of work that goes into vacation planning, and for some it can be stressful […]
The Newfield High School Drum Club, advised by Mr. Tom Austin and Dr. Harold Goldstein, recently had the unique opportunity to perform in the lobby of the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts at the Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) PEACE Summer Institute. The Drum Club performed during the professional development portion […]