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Pinelawn Memorial Park And Arboretum Shares Expert Advise On How To Best Protect Your Trees From Winter Damage

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Each fall, as the temperature drops and leaves begin to fall, homeowners routinely prepare their property by cutting back perennials and winterizing lawns, but most neglect to properly prepare their trees for the cold, harsh winter season.  Long Island’s Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, which is known for its world-class arboreta, is regularly approached by […]
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Learning German Pays Off For Massapequa Ninth Grader

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Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District Madisen Rosso, a ninth grader at Massapequa High School’s Ames Campus, is a 2022 scholarship award recipient from the German-American Committee of Greater New York. She received a $1,500 prize. The annual competition in open to students in grades 8-12 and college, and applicants must have at least […]
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Connetquot Elementary Students Learn Fire Safety

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Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District Connetquot Central School District elementary students were visited by their respective fire departments during the month of October in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. The bright red fire trucks parked in the schools’ parking lots served as a classroom where students learned the essentials of fire safety. […]
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Academy Street Elementary School Reads By Campfire

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Photos courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District Academy Street Elementary School students and their guests cozied up to a proverbial campfire to participate in the school’s annual Campfire Storytime. Principal Kerry Vann spoke to the parents and caregivers about the importance of reading with children. She explained that reading together helps to develop fluency,