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Musicians Take The Spotlight In Wantagh

LIMG February 16, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District More than 40 students named to All-County and All-State music ensembles were recognized at the Wantagh Board of Education meeting on Feb. 9. Fittingly, the meeting opened with the Wantagh High School Honors Chorus performing two songs. In December,

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Leg. Tom Donnelly Joins Councilman McSweeney In Honoring North Babylon ‘Arrow Of Light’ Cub Scouts

LIMG February 16, 2023

Pictured: Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (back middle) and Town of Babylon Councilman Terry McSweeney (back left) honor members of North Babylon Cub Scout Pack 112 for earning their “Arrow of Light” awards, the highest honor in Cub Scouting, in ceremonies at the Blue and Gold dinner on February 11 in Calverton. Suffolk County Legislator […]

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FCA Offers Free Help With Medicare Enrollment

LIMG February 16, 2023

Written by Barry Klitsberg, Nassau County Medicare Counselor, FCA Enrolling in Medicare can be confusing.  Family and Children’s Association’s (FCA) Free Nassau County Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) can help with enrollment guidance by phone. The Open Enrollment season for people who are currently enrolled in Medicare ended December

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Copiague Students Honored For Artwork, Essays

LIMG February 15, 2023

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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East Islip’s Girls Bowlers Finish As League Champions

LIMG February 15, 2023

Photos courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip High School’s girls bowling team capped off the regular season with a 38-2 victory over Eastport South Manor, making them undefeated League 3 champs with the longest active winning streak on Long Island. Junior Kailyn Bloch finished with the third highest average in Suffolk County, sophomore […]

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Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Continues A Dozen Years Of Math-A-Thon Donations

LIMG February 15, 2023

Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District For the 12th consecutive year, Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Primary School participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon under the guidance of math lab specialist Marianna Grieco, raising $3,700 for the cause. Students solved math problems to complete Math-A-Thon Funbooks, with sponsors making donations

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Black History Month Lessons At Copiague Middle School

LIMG February 15, 2023

Photos courtesy of Copiague School District In celebration of Black History Month, English as a New Language students at Copiague Middle School students reviewed the impact of Ruby Bridges and created a timeline of her life in Ms. Hertel’s class. In Mr. Dobbin’s class, students learned about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Students […]

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Unwinding With Therapy Dogs

LIMG February 15, 2023

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

LIMG February 15, 2023

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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Our Little Italy Restaurant In West Islip Shows Support For P.S. I Love You Day

LIMG February 14, 2023

Pictured (R-L): Dylan DiFante, co-founder Daniella Latino, co-founder Brooke DiPalma, owner of Our Little Italy John Raimondi and Legislator Steven Flotteron. Each year for the past 13, on the second Friday of every February, communities across the country wear purple in order to foster kindness and a welcoming environment, and educate others that mental health […]