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Rep. Zeldin Announces Nearly $3 Million in Grants for Stony Brook University

LIMG March 2, 2020

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced Stony Brook University has been awarded five grants through the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health totaling over $2.8 million in funding, including $1,995,417 for cancer research, $402,786 for youth mental health

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Humanitarians at Northport High School Travel to Kenya

LIMG February 28, 2020

On Feb. 14, Northport High School’s humanitarian club – “Students for 60,000” (SF60K) – departed for Mtito Andei, Kenya to begin constructing a new school for the students of the Ivani school district. In recent months, the district’s former school had succumbed to the elements and was further destroyed by animals, forcing the students to […]

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Division Avenue Students Serve Up Support

LIMG February 28, 2020

Members of Division Avenue High School’s PosiDiv club, advised by Grace Wheeler, showed their love and care this Valentine’s Day by making 1,300 sandwiches for the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead. The INN helps feed those in need. The club members surpassed last year’s record of making 500 sandwiches. Students and staff actively […]

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Six Port Jefferson Wrestlers Place at Suffolk County Tournament

LIMG February 28, 2020

The Port Jefferson School District wrestling team participated in the Section XI County tournament recently held at Center Moriches High School. Six wrestlers placed fourth or better in their weight classes and earned All-County honors. The district congratulates the following students: Second Place – senior Anthony D’Elia (113 lbs.), two-time All-County recipient,

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Bethpage Students Raise More Than $6,000 For American Heart Association

LIMG February 28, 2020

Students from Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage School District recently participated in the Kid’s Heart Challenge, an educational fundraising event sponsored by the American Heart Association. More than 100 team members registered to participate in the challenge. Students in grades kindergarten through five gathered in the gym to participate in different

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Simon Bunny Hops to Visit Families at Walt Whitman Shops

LIMG February 27, 2020

Simon®, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced the upcoming arrival of the Simon Bunny at Walt Whitman Shops. Families can make lasting memories by taking photos with the Bunny as part of the Simon Bunny Photo Experience. The Bunny arrives on Friday, March 13 and will visit until Saturday, […]

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Legislator Flotteron Honors Outgoing GSB Power Squadron Commander Milton

LIMG February 26, 2020

Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized the outstanding service of outgoing Great South Bay Power Squadron Commander James M. Milton during their annual “Change of Watch” ceremony attended by his fellow Squadron members. The Great South Bay Power Squadron is a unit of America’s Boating Club, formerly the United States Power Squadron, which was formed in 1914, and […]

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Girl Scouts of Nassau County Receives Grant from United Way of Long Island to fund Additional Programs

LIMG February 26, 2020

Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) recently received a generous $17,000 grant from United Way of Long Island. The funding will help to bring additional girl-led, cooperative and hands-on programs to the Girl Scout organization. “We are honored to receive a grant from United Way of Long Island,” said Rande Bynum, Chief Executive Officer, Girl […]

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Hampton Bays Resident To Appear In National Campaign For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month In Times Square

LIMG February 25, 2020

Hampton Bays, N.Y. resident Johanna Poremba will be one of 14 featured in a new advertisement in New York City’s Times Square this March for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Diagnosed with stage II colon cancer at 22 years old, Poremba is an awareness ambassador for Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), the country’s leading colorectal cancer […]

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Help Farmingdale Set A New Guinness World Record!

LIMG February 24, 2020

The Nutty Irishman and 317 Main Street invites everyone to come out to the Howitt Football Field on March 14 at 3pm to set the new Guinness World Record and create the largest human shamrock. This is a fundraiser event, where proceeds will be donated to St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Anyone who wants to participate must […]