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A Commitment To Fire Safety In Rocky Point

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Photos courtesy of the Rocky Point School District Members of the Sound Beach Fire Department and Rocky Point Fire Department visited Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 11. Kindergarten students learned about some of the different emergency vehicles and climbed aboard rescue vehicles for a firsthand look. They also listened […]
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‘Dunk the Principal’ At Hiawatha Elementary School

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Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Students at Hiawatha Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District were excited to “dunk” their principal, thanks to a recent PTA membership drive. Principal Joe Watson stepped into the dunk tank, complete with a bathing suit, flippers and life vest. The student body gathered outdoors to […]
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Decorate A Festive Pie For Halloween Party Fun

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Candy may be a mainstay of Halloween celebrations, but other desserts also can make festivities even more enjoyable — especially when those desserts coordinate with the Halloween theme. The word “chibi” means “short and chubby” in Japanese, but it also has expanded to refer to characters with especially cute, babylike features. The chibi style lends […]
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Chocolate Cookies Are A Sweet Finale To Thanksgiving Dinners

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Holiday entertaining season begins on Thanksgiving. Anyone who has been tasked with hosting Thanksgiving understands the commitment required to prepare a delicious meal for guests, which often encompasses appetizers, several side dishes and, of course, turkey as the centerpiece. Guests attending a Thanksgiving dinner can give holiday hosts and hostesses a break by
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Festive Appetizer To Satisfy Guests

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Thanksgiving is a food lover’s paradise. Even though the turkey and side dishes are the crowning achievements on Thanksgiving, hungry guests will need something to tide them over until the pièce de résistance is ready. In such situations, bite-sized appetizers that are tasty yet not too filling can fit the bill. Charcuterie boards and tasting […]
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How To Show Your Support For Veterans

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Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in honor of the millions of individuals across the United States who are military veterans. The day coincides with holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance […]
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3 Ways To Get Involved In Local Politics

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Towns and cities often benefit greatly from residents’ desire to give back to their communities. Some residents may donate to their favorite charities, while others may coach youth sports teams. Involving oneself in local politics is another way individuals can strengthen their communities. Politicians may be the faces of local politics, but volunteers are often […]
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How Voters Can Prepare For Election Day

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The right to vote is one of the foundations of democracy. Exercising that right is vital to creating a nation where everyone feels as though their voice has been heard. Given the significance of voting and all that the right to vote symbolizes for so many people, Election Day is an incredibly important day on […]
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A Look At The Oldest Halloween Traditions

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As with many celebrations, Halloween is steeped in traditions — many of which can be traced back quite some time. Since Halloween is believed to have originated from Celtic pagan, ancient Roman and early Christian events, its traditions are varied. The following is a deep look at some old traditions associated with Halloween. Bonfires Historians […]
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Engineering Students Have A Ball At Robosoccer Competition

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Photos courtesy of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Students in Deanna Ocampo’s Principles of Engineering classes competed in an after-school robosoccer tournament. The friendly competition was a supplemental activity to the course curriculum. First, teams had to work together to build and code a VEX robot to perform a 15-second autonomous task — put a […]