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New Desks Equal a New Way of Learning in East Islip

In the East Islip High School classroom of teacher Gregory Kguloian, brand new desks are proving symbolic of a new way of learning. The recently acquired furniture is allowing students to take ownership of their own educational environment by rearranging the classroom into any configuration they want. The shape of the new desks allows the […]
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Lady Tigers Earn Suffolk County Class AA Championship

Congratulations to Northport High School’s varsity girls basketball team for beating Longwood High School 60-50 to capture the Suffolk County Class AA Championship. The Lady Tigers will automatically advance to the New York State Regional Final on March 15 at 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s College, where they will face the Nassau County Class AA Champion. In the […]
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Cub Scout Pack 1421 Blue & Gold Banquet

Cub Scout Pack 1421 of Lindenhurst recently held their annual Blue & Gold Banquet to celebrate the crossing over of Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, and to recognize the hard work of pack leaders and volunteers. Mayor Michael Lavorata and Trustee Joan Masterson, along with Ed Wiggins from NYS Senator Phil Boyle’s office, presented Certificates […]
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100 Years of the Right to Vote

This Women’s History Event has the unique privilege of welcoming New York State Attorney General, Hon. Letitia James, the first African-American and first woman elected to serve as Attorney General of the State of New York, as the distinguished Keynote Speaker. The Attorney General will share her thoughts on gender equality, voter rights and other […]
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MTAC Honors Coalition Members’ Dedication & Outreach To Prevent Opioid and Substance Misuse

Massapequa Takes Action Coalition recently acknowledged community members who have dedicated their time and energy to reduce opioid and substance misuse in the Massapequas. Nassau County Police Department POP (problem-oriented policing) Officers Steven Russell and Thomas Lively along with Dr. Mary Koslap-Petraco, were presented recognition awards at MTAC’s recent Steering
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Get Swept Away With Some March Madness

College basketball fans rejoice upon the arrival of March, which marks the dawn of conference tournament season and, of course, the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, commonly referred to as “March Madness,” has been played each year since 1939. The tournament is a single-elimination event consisting of 68 college teams. The […]