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Ward Melville High School Student Receives Top PTA Reflections Award

LIMG April 18, 2023

Pictured: Sarina Policastro won an Award of Excellence in the NYS PTA Reflections Program. Her animation, “Amira’s Letters,” will now be judged at the national level. Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Ward Melville High School student Sarina Policastro won the top

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Guest Speakers Wanted For Smithtown Senior Center Garden Club

LIMG April 17, 2023

The Town of Smithtown Senior Citizens Department is looking for guest speakers to address the Garden Club about special topics in the world of gardening. Any individual or group who has interest in talking about their area of gardening prowess is encouraged to reach out and volunteer. Most recently, Sheryl from Hoyt Farm treated club […]

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Professional Chef Serves Tasty Meals At Park Avenue Elementary School

LIMG April 17, 2023

Pictured: On April 13, professional chef Tony Distefano treated students to some tasty meals at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville. Photo courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District On April 13, professional chef Tony Distefano treated students to some tasty meals at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville. Known as Chef Tony, […]

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Aircraft Pilot Makes A Virtual Visit To Northeast Elementary School

LIMG April 17, 2023

Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District Aircraft pilot Robert Brooks recently made a virtual visit to Mrs. Chimienti’s pre-kindergarten class at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville. Pilot Brooks, who is Mrs. Chimienti’s brother, virtually visited her class from an airport in Florida. He gave students a close-up look of an airplane on a

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Waverly Student-Artists Go Head-To-Head In ‘Chopped’ Competition

LIMG April 17, 2023

Pictured: The Coco Colers won this year’s competition. Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Teams of fifth grade artists at Waverly Elementary School competed against each other and the clock during the Art Chopped Finals. The competition, led by art teacher Susan Kinsey, challenges teams of three to use mystery art supplies to […]

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East Islip High School’s “Catch Me If You Can” Draws Ovations

LIMG April 17, 2023

Pictured: The East Islip High School Music Department recently presented its annual spring musical production, “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical.” Photos courtesy of East Islip School District The East Islip High School Music Department recently presented its annual spring musical production, directed by Bethany Affelt. This year’s show was “Catch Me If You […]

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Bay Shore Resident Honored With Woman Of Distinction Award By Suffolk County

LIMG April 17, 2023

Bay Shore resident Brianne Wakefield was recognized by Legislator Steven J. Flotteron as Suffolk County 2023 Woman of Distinction Award nominee for the 11th Legislative District. Ms. Wakefield is a very active member of the community and Way Maker Church as their worship leader. She is also a Sunday school teacher, teaching children of all […]

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South Shore University Hospital Earns Orthopedic And Neurosurgery Honors From Joint Commission

LIMG April 13, 2023

South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) has earned three prestigious designations from the Joint Commission, a nonprofit health care quality accreditation organization. The certifications are a symbol of world-class, consistent patient care and comprehensive excellence, and recognizes compliance with The Joint Commission’s strict national standards. The hospital has been