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NYSPHSAA Names Bayport-Blue Point High School A 2021-2022 Scholar-Athlete School Of Excellence

LIMG August 10, 2022

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. named Bayport-Blue Point High School one of 148 schools across the state a 2021-2022 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence. To receive this honor, 75% of a school’s athletic teams must receive a collective GPA of 90% or higher. The

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Dig This: Call 811 Before Starting Any Excavation Project

LIMG August 10, 2022

On National 811 Day, Aug. 11 (8/11), PSEG Long Island reminds customers to call 811 before starting any improvement project that involves digging. Hitting a buried electric, gas, water or cable line while digging can disrupt utility service, cost money to repair, and even cause severe injury or death. One free call to 811 will […]

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14th Annual Westhampton Beach Festival Of The Arts Set For Labor Day Weekend

LIMG August 9, 2022

The Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts returns Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, September 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Great Lawn across from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 35 Main Street. Admission to this remarkable fine art event is free. For the past decade, the visions and […]

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Cohen Children’s Medical Center Unveils $110M Pediatric Surgical Operating Complex

LIMG August 9, 2022

Cohen Children’s Medical Center today announced the opening of the Pediatric Surgical Operating Complex, a $110 million, 24,000-square-foot, state- of-the-art home for pediatric surgery that greatly enhances the capabilities of New York State’s No. 1 provider of pediatric health services and largest Level 1 pediatric trauma center. The new Pediatric Surgical Operating

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American Chamber Ensemble Announces Gala Music Party And 2022-2023 Concert Season

LIMG August 9, 2022

The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 57th Anniversary, has announced its Gala Music Party and 2022-2023 Exploring the Human Spirit concert season. Dates are: Sunday, September 18 at 3:00 PM – ACE will present its Annual Music Party concert and fundraiser at Hofstra University’s Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on

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Connetquot Appoints Stephanie Burns Director Of Science, FACS And Technology

LIMG August 9, 2022

The Connetquot Central School District appointed Stephanie Burns director of science, family and consumer sciences and technology. Ms. Burns said she was excited to start the position as director and noted that already being a member of the staff is an advantage because of previous understanding of how the department works. “My goal is to […]

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Connetquot High School Marching Band Prepares For 2022-2023 Season

LIMG August 9, 2022

Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District Connetquot High School’s turf football field bustled with marching student- musicians and members of the school’s kickline and color guard during the annual Marching Band Camp held from Aug. 1-5. Under the direction of Greg Johnson and Stacy Stollberger, the goal of the camp was to prepare […]

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South Country Athletes Earn All-League Titles

LIMG August 9, 2022

Photo courtesy of the South Country Central School District Bellport High School student-athletes Aarilin Pitre and Giulia Gannon were recently awarded All-League titles at the Suffolk County Softball Coaches Association’s 43rd annual banquet. The sophomores earned the accolades for their athletic ability and talent. Pitre is an outfielder and Gannon plays shortstop. The