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How To Clean When Faced With a Shortage of Supplies

LIMG March 16, 2020

In light of concerns about COVID-19, various health organizations have issued specific instructions on how to maintain personal safety and cleanliness. These recommendations involve using common household products to sanitize homes, offices and public spaces. As people take such precautions,

Parks Corner

Applications Being Accepted for Public Use of Two Available Athletic Fields at Brentwood State Park for the Spring Season

LIMG March 16, 2020

The New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that beginning immediately the Long Island State Park Region will be accepting applications, on a first -come first -served basis, for available evening time slots for the Athletic Fields #1 and #2 at Brentwood State Park. Anyone interested in securing field […]

Parks Corner

Tour The Newly Restored William Nicoll Grist Mill At Connetquot River State Park Reserve

LIMG March 16, 2020

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce tours of the newly restored William Nicoll Grist Mill, located in Connetquot River State Park Preserve, weekends and holidays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, beginning Saturday, April 4, 2020 through Sunday, June 28, 2020. Step back into the 1700’s as you […]

Parks Corner

Annual Egg Hunt At Orient Beach State Park

LIMG March 16, 2020

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the 31st annual Orient Beach State Park Spring Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 11:00 am. The rain date for this event is Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Children of all ages […]

Community News

Long Beach Resident Honored as Nassau BOCES Education Partner

LIMG March 16, 2020

Christopher Korolczuk, Ed.D. of Long Beach, Principal of the Nassau BOCES Center for Community Adjustment, is being lauded as one of the most devoted supporters of public education on Long Island. Dr. Korolczuk is among 16 honorees to receive the 2020 Nassau BOCES Education Partner award, bestowed annually on those individuals and organizations whose impact […]

Community News

COVID-19 Update From The Town of Smithtown: Social Distancing Actions

LIMG March 16, 2020

In order to reduce the risk of further spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Town of Smithtown has taken additional measures to protect the public. School closures, meeting cancellations and information on conducting business safely is listed for your reference. The town will update the public as information changes on a regular basis. Proceed out […]

Community News

Logo Makes A Mark On Carnegie Hall

LIMG March 16, 2020

Smithtown High School East 10th grade student Aidan Byrus from Dianne Shanian’s digital media arts class designed a winning logo in Adobe Illustrator for the school’s annual trip to Carnegie Hall in New York City. Orchestra teacher Brian McCoy collaborated with Shanian to offer this design challenge to the art students. Byrus’ design was printed […]

Community News

Woodloch Pines Resort Takes Precautionary Measures Against The Coronavirus

LIMG March 13, 2020

Woodloch Resort is dedicated to the health and safety of our guests and staff. Since they first opened in 1958, their mission has been to treat guests like family, and it goes without saying that they are committed to doing so in good times and in bad. They are proactively monitoring the recent situation of […]

Community News

Islip’s young artists displayed at public library

LIMG March 11, 2020

In celebration of Youth Art Month, works of art by 17 students from each of the Islip School District’s buildings will be displayed at the Islip Public Library through the end of March. Selected were Islip High School freshman Emily Wirth, sophomore Amanda Sayles, junior Janae Lindsay and seniors Lilah Lacetera and Gabrielle Nicolae; Islip […]

Community News

The 111th Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 343!

LIMG March 11, 2020

Ian McAlister became the 111th Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 343 (Hauppauge) when he was given the Oath and Charge as an Eagle Scout on March 1, 2010 during the special Eagle Court of Honor, held at St. Thomas More R.C. Church. Earning 61 Merit Badge (far more than the required 22 merit badges […]