It has been said that good teachers can inspire and imbue a lifelong love of learning in their students. Mary Lou O’Donnell of Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School does just that. O’Donnell has been named a “Distinguished Teacher of 2020” by the Harvard Club of Long Island.
Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue (2746 Sound Avenue in Riverhead) have announced they will host a Virtual Support Group and Farm Animal and Nature Virtual Classroom via Zoom beginning Wednesday, April 22. The Virtual Support Group for adults will be held every Wednesday from 11 to 11:50 a.m. and the Farm Animal and Nature Virtual Classroom […]
Members of the Levittown Public Schools community are giving back to workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. From creating and donating masks, to donating food and supplies, Levittown staff members are showing their support and making a difference from their own homes. Art teacher Rachel Herbert from Gardiners Avenue Elementary School and teaching […]
Long Islanders helping Long Islanders was the overriding theme of the day as 80 individually packaged meals were delivered to Options for Community Living’s headquarters in Ronkonkoma by Carroll’s Kitchen. Options has been providing housing and support for Long Islanders recovering from mental illness and other chronic health conditions since 1982. “We serve more than
A do-it-yourselfer is only as good as his or her tools. Without the proper tools, even the handiest men and women may struggle to complete jobs well within their abilities. It doesn’t take a seasoned do-it-yourselfer to recognize when hammers and screwdrivers need to be replaced. And such tools are generally so affordable that replacing […]
The NAMM Foundation has designated South Country Central School District as one of the nation’s 2020 Best Communities for Music Education for its demonstration of exceptionally high commitment to music education and access to music instruction for all district students. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization supported in part by the National Association of […]
Residents asked to Secure & Monitor Rx Drugs in the Home Due to COVID-19, Massapequa Takes Action Coalition’s (MTAC) April Drug Take Back Event has been postponed until further notice. MTAC will inform all residents of the new date in the coming months. MTAC notes that the Nassau County Police Department IS NOT accepting any […]
The Fifth Annual Run for Tomorrow’s Hope, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4th as a road race on the streets of Garden City has been a virtual success. The event, staged by St. Joseph School in Garden City for the benefit of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, a Long Island charity that provides scholarships for students […]