Twenty-nine seventh-grade students from Sayville Middle School have been selected for publication in a national student anthology through Young Writers USA. The students, taught by English teachers Shannon McCann and Shannon Voyack, submitted original short stories as part of the contest’s
The Smithtown Central School District is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the best communities in the nation for music education. “I am so very proud of our district’s commitment to fostering a strong music education program from kindergarten through high school,” said SCSD Director of Fine Arts Victoria Hartman. […]
Contrary to one popular misconception, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexican independence. According to History.com, Mexico’s Día de la Independencia is commemorated on September 16. So what does Cinco de Mayo commemorate? Cinco de Mayo commemorates an improbable Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. […]
“Adopt, don’t shop” is a mantra utilized by many organizations devoted to finding loving homes for shelter animals. With thousands of dogs, cats, and other companion animals residing in shelters or being fostered until they can find their forever homes, rescue organizations urge the pet-loving public to adopt rather than purchase dogs from private breeders. […]
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 Mexico’s independence — […]
The Babylon Town Board has voted to ceremoniously rename the intersection of 13th Avenue and 3rd Street as Captain Philip Canfora Jr. Memorial Way, honoring a lifelong public servant whose decades of dedication left a lasting impact on the West Babylon community. Captain Canfora dedicated nearly 50 years to the West Babylon Fire Department and […]
Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the People’s Arc of Suffolk Educare Center in Bohemia staged a special surprise “prom-posal” to Sean Chamberlan, Head Coach of the Farmingdale State College (FSC) Men’s Lacrosse team, asking him to serve as the honoree for the group’s 2026 Candlelight Ball here today. Students held a homemade sign […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, and Tax Receiver Jeff Pravato joined officials from the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office and members of the North Massapequa Fire Department to announce a volunteer firefighter recruitment drive that took place statewide. On April 18 and 19, fire departments conducted tours of their firehouses and












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