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Creative Carvings On Display At Paul J. Bellew

Photos courtesy of West Islip School District Now in its 16th year, the annual pumpkin carving/decorating tradition at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District keeps getting more creative every year. The pumpkins were on display in the school’s lobby at the end of October and 10 winners were crowned the […]
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Northwell Cardiologists Are The First In The U.S. To Implant Novel Defibrillator That Can Be Placed Outside The Heart

Cardiologists at the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital (SABHH) at North Shore University Hospital are the first in the United States to implant a novel defibrillator outside the heart and veins to treat patients with dangerously fast heart rhythms, a condition that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Developed by Medtronic, the Aurora Extravascular Implantable […]
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Centereach High School E-STEM Club Cleans The Beach

Centereach High School’s E-STEM Club recently participated in its annual beach clean-up initiative, demonstrating its commitment to environmental conversation and community service. The students visited West Meadow Beach for their first clean-up of the year, where they collected approximately 12 bags of trash. This initiative is part of the club’s ongoing efforts to
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Pumpkin Paintings Bring History To Life

Photo courtesy of Copiague School District History came to life on the faces of pumpkins thanks to Advanced Placement U.S. History students at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School on Oct. 27. Juniors in Dr. Allison Weller’s class came together after school in the courtyard to recreate historical events or historical figures on their pumpkins. […]