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Holocaust Survivor Celebrates 100th Birthday With The Northwell Cardiologist Who Performed Live-Saving TAVR Procedure Five Years Ago

LIMG November 30, 2023

Almost five years to the day after undergoing the successful cardiac procedure that prolonged his life, 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Jack Betteil, of Bayside, Queens, returned to North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) and proclaimed that his doctor was “a miracle worker.” Even a severe case

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Congratulations To Middle Country Central School District’s 11th And 12th Grade NYSCAME/SCMEA All-County Musicians

LIMG November 30, 2023

Middle Country Central School District’s Newfield High School and Centereach High School students recently showcased their musical talents at a concert held at Northport High School. “We are incredibly proud of our student’s achievements; they truly embody the district’s commitment to fostering musical talent and providing enriching opportunities for its students,”

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Town Officials Recognize ‘Relay Of Love’ Foundation For Generous Toy Donation

LIMG November 29, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeff Pravato recognized Frank Yao and the Relay of Love Foundation for their generous donation to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Mr. Yao, the head of Relay of Love, gives back to the […]

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Freezing For A Reason

LIMG November 29, 2023

Photo courtesy of the South Country School District Nineteen members of the Bellport High School Athletes Helping Others club raised more than $2,000 for the Special Olympics by participating in the “Freezing for a Reason” polar plunge at Cedar Beach on Nov. 18. This is the 13th year that the club has taken part in […]

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Northwell Opens $52M Cancer Center, Multispecialty Practice In Queens

LIMG November 29, 2023

Northwell Health today announced the opening of a transformative suite of medical practices meant to cover a host of conditions and deliver complex, coordinated health care in the heart of Queens, a $52 million, 70,000-square-foot facility easily reachable by car, subway or bus line and anchored by the largest outpatient cancer center in the borough. […]

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Holbrook Road Elementary School Welcomes NYPD Jazz Band

LIMG November 29, 2023

Holbrook Road Elementary School was recently honored with a visit from the New York Police Department’s Jazz Band. The ensemble, comprised of 18 talented members from the ranks of the NYPD’s police band, delighted students and staff with a lively performance of jazz and pop standards. “We are thrilled to have had the NYPD Jazz […]

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Bethpage School District Highlights Exceptional Science Program

LIMG November 29, 2023

Pictured: Bethpage Director of Science K-12 Chris Pollatos (right), Bethpage High School senior Sofia Maciel-Seidman (second right), Bethpage High School alumna Evanna Plakas (second left) and Bethpage High School senior Joy Kim (left) presented at the Bethpage Board of Education meeting on Nov. 21. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District The Bethpage

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Health Care Providers Call On Governor Hochul To Sign Biomarker Testing Bill Without Delay

LIMG November 28, 2023

Long Island health care providers, cancer survivors and patient advocates gathered today at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to prioritize health equity by improving access to biomarker testing and signing Senate Bill 1196a / Assembly Bill 1673a into law. Senate Bill 1196a / Assembly Bill 1673a seeks to ensure […]