Antonio Bastos is a Long Island resident that served 12 years in the Marine Corps. He had always loved the uniform and had a strong love for our country. After his active duty service he then stayed in the Reserves, as well as being a Civilian Contractor. He currently resides in Mineola and
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilman Christopher Carini joined today with representatives from the American Red Cross to accept the donation of 7,000 masks to be distributed to Hempstead Town’s at risk population, including Senior Center residents, veteran groups and special needs residents. Supporting the effort were Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby,
A first grade study of ducks in Donna Gianfortone’s class at Chippewa Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District didn’t slow down following the state-mandated school closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to an Instagram account she started allowing her class to track the ducks’ progress. The Instagram account, Lucky Ducks of Chippewa, […]
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced she will be hosting a Memorial Day car parade to honor those who selflessly lost their lives while fighting for our freedom as well as pay homage to the 75th Anniversary of World War II. Residents are invited to watch the procession live on Facebook. “While we […]
The Rocky Point Rotary Club installed a new roadside sign on May 14th. The sign, located at 990 Route 25A on the Rocky Point/Miller Place border, thanks all essential workers. Pictured from left to right: Kevin Mann, Member of The Rocky Point Rotary Club and Peter LaRosa, President of The Rocky Point Rotary Club.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, Assistant Principal Jed Herman and ten teachers from Farmingdale High School went out into the community with 500 posters of the senior class of 2020 to ask various stores and businesses to place them in their windows. It’s one of the many ideas administrators are implementing to give graduating seniors […]
Plainedge High School is pleased to announce that Adam Ayroso and Mina Sarmas have respectively been named the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Plainedge graduating Class of 2020. Valedictorian Adam Ayroso has demonstrated excellent character and community leadership along with academic ability throughout his high school career. Designated with high honors since
On May 23, The Stony Brook School will be hosting a car-processional to celebrate the hard work and determination of the class of 2020. For the celebration, the school invited seniors and their families to decorate their cars, show school spirit, and parade through campus. Seniors will drive up Chapman Parkway, the road that cuts […]
Every employee of Northwell Health was enriched today, thanks to the overwhelming generosity and love demonstrated by Desiree Mohammodi, a 7-year-old with a heart of gold. Desiree, who lives with her parents and little sister in Syosset, decided that she had to do something to ease the burdens of health care workers at Northwell Health. […]
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Department of Parks and Recreation today announced that tennis and pickleball courts will re-open on Friday, May 15, 2020. The decision to re-open the courts was based on updated directives from the Governor’s stay-at-home orders and from town health officials. For the re-opening of most tennis and pickleball […]
Local nonprofit Girls on the Run Long Island will be holding its first Virtual 5K run for free on June 20, 2020 open to all who wish to participate. Traditionally a run held at Hofstra University to conclude the organization’s 10-week program for girls, the Spring 5K became a virtual run in response to COVID-19 […]
The art of letter and card writing was an integral part of an English language art class at Winthrop Avenue School in Bellmore. Fourth grade teacher Christina Colletti’s students sharpened their letter writing skills by writing cards to their mothers for Mother’s Day. Ms. Colletti said the class has been responding to various writing prompts, […]
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