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North Babylon Track, Wrestling Teams Honored

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 […]
Community News

Three Village Students Participate In Long Island Forum

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 […]
Recipes

Dish Up Homemade Ravioli This Week

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.” […]
Recipes

Fresh Potato Chips Can’t Be Beat

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 […]
Recipes

Celebrate Pi And Pie All In One Day

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 […]
Seasonal Featured

Hop On These Tips For A Great Easter Egg Hunt

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 […]