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Frost’s chamber choir brings seasonal spirit to local nursing homes

LIMG January 6, 2020

In the spirit of the season, the chamber choir from Deer Park’s Robert Frost Middle School visited two nursing homes – Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center in West Islip and Sunrise of Dix Hills – on Dec. 19 to perform holiday songs for the residents and guests of

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NFPA encourages prompt removal of Christmas trees

LIMG January 3, 2020

Nearly one-third (29 percent) of Christmas tree fires occur in January January 2, 2020 – If you’re having trouble parting with your Christmas tree, here’s a fact to motivate you: Nearly one-third (29 percent) of U.S. home fires that begin with Christmas trees occurs in January. With this potential fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection […]

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LONG ISLAND MOTORCYCLISTS TO RAISE FUNDS TO BENEFIT CAMP FOR KIDS WITH CANCER AT 17TH ANNUAL COLD FINGER RUN

LIMG January 3, 2020

LONG ISLAND, NY – On Sunday, January 5th, hundreds of Long Island motorcyclists are expected to brave the cold for a great cause and join WBAB Afternoon Drive host “Fingers” for the 17th Annual WBAB Cold Finger Run. This unique Long Island event is a benefit for the “Camp Adventure” Oncology Camp program. The WBAB […]

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Waste Carter Cancels Contract on New Years Eve

LIMG January 3, 2020

On the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, the Town of Smithtown received notice via email, from the residential carter for Districts #4 and #7, terminating services effective immediately. Town officials assembled immediately to conceive a plan to ensure that residents would have a carter to pickup curbside trash and recycling without substantial disruptions. Approximately 20%

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Legendary Long Island/Queens Artist Comes To Roslyn

Editor January 2, 2020

Joe Piket, legendary Long lsland/Queens singer and songwriter, has just released new music and is set to play My Fathers Place at the Roslyn Hotel in Roslyn on Sunday January 19th! Audiences in the tri-state area have been blown away by Joe’s energy, musical integrity, and lyrical originality. In addition to headlining his own shows, […]

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Huntington Opens Heckscher Park To Leashed Dogs

Editor January 2, 2020

A pilot program allowing leashed dogs in Heckscher Park begins January 1, and Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol is working with the Long Island Dog Owners Group (LI-DOG) to spread the word about the common sense rules implemented to make the program a success. Councilwoman Cergol and LI-DOG’s educational campaign includes: An explanatory video featuring Councilwoman […]

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The New York Landmarks Conservancy Announced 22 Sacred Sites Grants

Editor January 2, 2020

The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 22 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $316,000 awarded to historic religious properties throughout New York State, including $3,500 to Mt. Sinai Congregational Church in Brookhaven, New York to help fund a conditions report. The New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Long Island Sacred Sites grants are made possible with generous

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Northwell Health Named A Top 2020 Military Friendly Organization

Editor January 2, 2020

Northwell Health has been selected as a 2020 Military Friendly organization in four categories – top 10 employer, supplier diversity, brand and company – as one of the nation’s top organizations for military veterans. As New York State’s largest health system and biggest private employer with more than 70,000 employees, Northwell also is one of […]