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Copiague Students Honored For Artwork, Essays

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Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Copiague School District’s students were recognized by members of the Knights of Columbus for their participation in the organization’s annual poster and essay contests at the Feb. 13 board of education meeting. The poster contest, now in its 13th year, garnered more than 150 entries to tackle the issue […]
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Unwinding With Therapy Dogs

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New Lane Elementary students enjoy the therapy dog visit with Love on a Leash therapy dogs and their owners. Middle Country Central School District’s New Lane Elementary School students recently had the opportunity to learn about and benefit from the Love on a Leash therapy dog program during a visit to the school by several […]
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Lakeside Student Make Sandwiches For Charity

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Pictured: Hazel, Maisy and Hadley. Photos courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District. To spread some love on Valentine’s Day, students at Norman J. Levy Lakeside School donated and assembled cold cut sandwiches that were later distributed by The River Fund, a poverty center that connects those with food insecurity. “You should know what […]
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Getting Started With Crochet

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Hobbies provide an opportunity to learn new skills, meet people, earn a little extra money, and keep minds sharp. Peruse the aisles of a home improvement retailer or craft store and you’re likely to find many different ideas for keeping busy. When visiting the yarn aisle of a favorite shop, shoppers may be inspired to […]