Pictured: From left, Levy Lakeside Student Council members Zach K., Ava G., Lexi P., Gabby H. and Jacob K. Photo courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District At the Feb. 27 Merrick Union Free School District board meeting, members of the Levy Lakeside Student Council led the Pledge of
Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso and Suffolk County Legislator Steven Flotteron visited North Babylon High School on March 1 to deliver certificates and congratulations to members of the girls varsity track team and varsity wrestling team for their recent championship wins. They spoke to students about the […]
Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Ward Melville High School students took part in the 2024 Long Island Regional Student Forum held at Western Suffolk BOCES on Feb. 29. Senior members of the Ward Melville student government Elizabeth Kiernan and Angelina Lawlor took part in student-facilitated discussions with peers from more than […]
Photo courtesy of Farmingdale State College. Farmingdale State College (FSC) is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management Program, the first such degree to be offered in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. This is an online, upper-division program geared toward transfer students who have an associate degree in either
Many styles of ethnic cuisine feature a filled dough or pasta. Wontons or dumplings are common in certain types of Asian cuisine and pierogies are enjoyed in areas of Eastern Europe. For Italians and Sicilians, the stuffed delight of choice is likely ravioli. The word “ravioli” comes from the Italian “riavvolgere,’ which means “to wrap.” […]
Everyone has his or her own idea of comfort food. For some, it is biting into a piping-hot slice of pepperoni pizza. Others can’t get enough of a hearty bowl of beef stew. Snack foods also can be categorized as comfort foods — and potato chips (or “crisps” as they’re known across the pond) are […]
Math-lovers rejoice each March because they get to celebrate a particular irrational number and mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Known more casually as pi (π), this infinite decimal is typically shortened to 3.14. What does pi have to do with cooking, one may ask? Typically nothing, unless […]
Egg hunts are a traditional component of many people’s Easter celebrations. Children often delight in searching for eggs around the house or in the backyard. Egg hunts are so popular that they have become a component of many town-sponsored festivities. In fact, the White House hosts its annual Easter Egg Roll each year. There are […]