House cats make peculiar, interesting and lovable companions. Cat owners often go to great lengths to make their furry feline friends feel good, and some may allow cats to roam outside. Though such a decision may be well-intentioned, it could lead to some troubling consequences. The animal
Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating. An array of fertilizers, with each seemingly designed to address […]
Pictured: Bayport-Blue Point High School teacher and certified yoga instructor Ms. Dawson led Spin Fusion class students through a yoga class. Photo courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District In addition to spinning, Bayport-Blue Point students enrolled in the school’s Spin Fusion class have been learning alternate forms of exercise and movement. During a recent
Photos courtesy of the Wyandanch School District The scholar-athletes at Wyandanch Memorial High School took their training and team spirit to a higher level. Members from every athletic team in the high school made the commitment to be prepared in the event a teammate or someone else needed medical assistance. The scholar-athletes successfully completed CPR/AED […]
Photos courtesy of Harborfields Central School District Creativity was on the menu at a fantastic STEAM event at Washington Drive Primary School in the Harborfields Central School District, held on March 30 in the school’s cafetorium. During classes beforehand, teachers and students read the Ashley Spires book “The Most Magnificent Thing,” learning about the importance
Photos courtesy of Elwood School District Elwood-John H. Glenn High School recently put on an ambitious musical production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” directed by Brittany Wheeler with contributions from many faculty and staff members, in three exciting performances. Debuting in 1982, the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical was based on the 1960 film […]
Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to dance, eat and make a little noise. Often some well-crafted cocktails help celebrants to shake off their inhibitions and make the party a bit more festive. Many revelers may insist that no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without margaritas. In Spanish, margarita refers to a daisy […]
Much like St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by people with no trace of Irish heritage, Cinco de Mayo has become a day of celebration for people who do not trace their ancestry to Mexico. In fact, History.com notes that Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, where the day commemorates a symbolic […]
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