As Long Island’s version of “shark week” enters Day 4, Supervisor Don Clavin joined today with the Town of Hempstead lifeguard team at Town Park Point Lookout to introduce America’s largest township’s new “Shark Patrol.” With multiple shark sightings confirmed this week by Hempstead Town
Farmingdale, NY – “I can’t believe this is real,” exclaimed Jenna. “Someone has to pinch me.” After three years of homelessness, Jenna and her two boys, ages 7 and 4, moved into a brand-new two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale. “I was in a motel in Rockville Centre,” said Jenna. “The lack of stability really doesn’t help […]
The Amityville Union Free School District’s meal program has provided a valuable service to the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 100,000 meals having been served through mid-July. The grab-and-go breakfast and lunch program provides families with nutritious meals through safe delivery. Meals are pre-packaged by the district’s food service workers
On July 25, Bayport-Blue Point High School hosted a series of four socially distanced commencement ceremonies for its graduating Class of 2020. All of theceremonies were held on the school’s football field and included speeches by principal Robert Haas, board of education president Michael Miller, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Hearney, valedictorian Douglas
It’s Earth Day in July! Although traditional Earth Day celebrations have been delayed this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Hempstead Town Board marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by recognizing six outstanding elementary school students who have demonstrated their vision for a greener, more environmentally friendly
Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue (2746 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 [631] 875-0433 www.spiritspromiserescue.org) is hosting a Summer Youth Clinic, weekly from now through the week of Monday, August 31. This five day experience will allow children to learn about the environment, farm care and ins and outs of working a animal rescue farm. The Youth […]
Have you herd? Nassau County Executive Laura Curran today announced a new vegetation management initiative dubbed, ‘Goats on the Go,’ joined by County Legislators Debra Mulé and Arnold Drucker. The County will be utilizing the six, four legged friends that live at Old Bethpage Village Restoration (OBVR) to naturally mow down dense, overgrown, unwanted weeds […]
Legislator Steven Flotteron supported Boy Scout Maxwell Mastroianni with Troop 95 at a car wash fundraiser on Saturday in West Islip to help finance the purchase of blind spot mirrors in the parking lot of Church of Christ for his Eagle Scout Project. Scout Mastroianni graduated from West Islip High School and will be following […]