A longtime Northwell Health nurse who was in desperate need of a new kidney reunited Thursday with the friend and colleague who donated the organ to save her life. “I was looking for an angel. I needed a special person who would give my back my life,” said Nicole Salant, NP. Ms. Salant, of
Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District West Babylon School District held its annual fun run and wellness expo at West Babylon Junior High School on May 20. Organized by the school’s Wellness Committee, the event brings together community organizations, Parent-Teacher Associations, students and families for an evening of fun and engaging wellness activities. On […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeff Pravato to announce the Town’s partnership with Empire State Ride Long Island to host Long Island’s largest charitable cycling fundraiser to benefit cancer research, scheduled for Saturday, June 8th. Town officials were joined by Co-Chairman of Empire State Ride […]
Photo courtesy of the Fire Island School District Woodhull Elementary students participated in a special Memorial Day lesson to honor the service men and women to be remembered during the holiday weekend. They expressed their gratitude and respect through heartfelt acrostic poems, creatively highlighting the values and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. A special thank
Pictured: A view of the ocean coast in Venezuela, near where some of the ocean seawater samples were taken for the study. Photos courtesy of Luis Medina Faull Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world’s oceans and waterways, and in drinking water sources, remain of concern to scientists and public health officials. A […]
Pictured: Veterans were joined by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts during the Field of Flags ceremony on May 16. Photo courtesy North Merrick Public Schools The annual Field of Flags event returned to Harold D. Fayette School in the North Merrick School District, bringing students, veterans and community leaders together on May 16. Pride in […]
Pictured: School social worker Sarah Glassman, students Devaanshi Kawatra, Lily Kovac, Emma Krittman, Abigail O’Hara, Zachary Fradella and Assistant Principal Charlotte Hirsch-Beckman Five Bethpage High School students with a dedication to community service and kindness have been recognized by Nassau County with the Students Build Bridges Award. Presented during a
Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Town of Smithtown Supervisor, Edward Wehrheim, said he was amazed at what’s growing at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. “I’m coming back when there are cucumbers to pick,” he told the students. The Town of Smithtown, Reworld Waste (formerly Covanta) and the Smithtown Central School District teamed up to create the […]
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