Cinco de Mayo is a festive occasion that celebrates Mexican culture and food. Cinco de Mayo commemorates a minor Mexican victory over France that took place on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. While it has never been a big deal in Mexico — especially in comparison to celebrations of
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has cancelled all outside activities for the annual Spring Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park but are still offering free photos with the Spring Bunny! The Spring Bunny will be available for photos Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 12:00pm- 2:00pm inside the concession […]
Photo courtesy of Commack Schools On Saturday, March 25, students and faculty members from Commack High School braved the wind, rain, and cold water to plunge for a cause! CHS clubs Pay it Forward, Special Olympics Support and Student Life gathered for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Polar Plunge at Tobay beach ‘freezin’ for a […]
The Town of Smithtown will maintain its AAA bond rating with a stable outlook from Moody’s Investors Service. The annual report cited a growing tax base, strong economic wealth metrics, consistent operating results and robust fiscal position. Highlights from Moody’s Credit Opinion focus on the administration’s steady management and efforts to advance the tax base,
Pictured: Berner Middle School held its annual Character Education Day on March 28. From left are Chiefs Challenge co-adviser Caroline Glynn, Principal Jason Esposito, students Kiera Salembier and Madigan Reilly, co-adviser Juliette Happe and Executive Assistant to the Principal Beth Mullins. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Every year, a day is devoted to
To help hospitals meet the pressing need for blood, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Laura Maier partnered with the New York Blood Center to collect 48 pints of blood at a Collection Drive at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center. “Blood donations are extremely important to help secure necessary blood transfusions for patients. […]
Photo courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip High School students Josh Di Prima Bien, Nina Gerace, Chase Grimm, Furghub Malik and Zachary Zhang successfully participated in the 2023 Long Island Physics Olympics, at Farmingdale State College. This physics competition included 14 of the top high schools in Suffolk and Nassau. East Islip’s team […]
Pictured: Harborfields High School students in enrolled in college business law classes learned about the U.S. judiciary system during a visit to Suffolk County District Court in Central Islip. Photos courtesy of Harborfields Central School District Accompanied by business department teachers Tara Beal, Harman Kaur and Dr. Alison Matthews, Harborfields High School students
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