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Plan A Special Valentine’s Day

Couples have been commemorating their love for one another in February for quite some time. Couples may go about such celebrating in their own unique ways, but it’s not uncommon to focus on a night out on the town. Valentine’s Day is a busy holiday for many businesses, but especially so at restaurants and other […]
Recipes

Sweet Cookies For Your Sweetheart

Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to shower loved ones with special gifts, including treats. Dessert is a significant component of Valentine’s Day, as chocolates and cakes are given and consumed in abundance. French macarons are a great sweet for amateur bakers to add to their Valentine’s Day repertoire. Making macarons often is a labor of […]
Community News

Legislator Caracappa Visits Sachem Fifth Graders

Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa visited fifth graders at Hiawatha Elementary School in Sachem to speak about community and government. As part of the social studies unit, students have been learning about the different roles of government and Legislator Caracappa’s visit helped students apply what they’ve
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Teddy Bear Clinic At Tackan Elementary

Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD With the help of special guest, Stony Brook University Hospital resident pediatrician Sean O’Connor, kindergarten students at Tackan Elementary got some great safety tips on Jan. 20. Mr. O’Connor spoke to the children about the proper ways to keep safe while riding a bicycle by always wearing a helmet. As […]
Recipes

Ceviche Makes Valentine’s Day Dinner Special

Valentine’s Day dinners out on the town can be special. However, there is no denying that reservations can be difficult to come by and some establishments must limit their menus for this busy night to make it easier to serve a packed house. Because restaurants can be so busy on February 14, some couples may […]
Recipes

Valentine’s Day Indulgence Done Devilishly Right

If asked to describe the favored foods of Valentine’s Day in a single word, “decadent” might prove the most apt descriptor. Foodies and non-foodies alike recognize that Valentine’s Day and chocolate are intertwined, making the day an ideal time to indulge in something decadent. This Valentine’s Day, couples can share their love for decadent delights […]