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North Babylon Connects With ELL Students And Families

LIMG March 28, 2023

Pictured: North Babylon has launched two new Saturday programs for the district’s ELL students and parents and a resource program for parents of any ELL students in the area. Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District North Babylon School District has launched two Saturday programs to

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Walsh Welcomes Plainview-Old Bethpage Girl Scouts To Town Hall

LIMG March 28, 2023

Councilwoman Vicki Walsh recently welcomed Plainview-Old Bethpage Girl Scouts from Troops #3672 & #3673 to Town Hall in Oyster Bay. To earn their government badge, the girls learned about the role of the Supervisor & Town Board, the different branches of government and their purpose, and how Town Government operates. Councilwoman Walsh led the Troops […]

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NYS Assemblyman Durso Joined Local Leaders To Announce The Launch Of The Blue Alert System To Apprehend Dangerous Criminals

LIMG March 28, 2023

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) recently joined New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern and other local elected officials to announce the implementation of the Blue Alert System to assist in the apprehension of individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding a law enforcement officer. Likened to the Amber Alert for missing children […]

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Area Scouting Volunteers Take Part In Annual Northeast Region Jewish Committee On Scouting Conference

LIMG March 28, 2023

Local Suffolk County Council (Scouts, BSA) Jewish Committee on Scouting volunteers Barry Kopeloff (of Port Jefferson Station), Bruce Streger (previously of Farmingville and now residing in Rockledge, Florida), Brian and Ken Spiegel (of Medford), Brian and Ilene Meister (of Lindenhurst, NY), Elliot Klugman (previously of Dix Hills, now residing in Boca Raton, Florida),  and

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Legislator Flotteron Recognizes West Islip Fire Department Ex-Chief

LIMG March 28, 2023

Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized West Islip Fire Department Ex-Chief Kevin Parrett for his years of service to the community. Following in the footsteps of his father, Jack Parrett, he joined the West Islip Fire Department in 1986.  He spent many years as an active member of the Vanguard Engine Company and served in the […]

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Northwell Launches Cancer Care Direct, Pairing Nurse Navigators With Patients Through Their Entire Spectrum Of Care

LIMG March 27, 2023

Knowing the health care system is complex and often creates anxiety for patients newly diagnosed with cancer, the Northwell Health Cancer Institute today launched Cancer Care Direct, a comprehensive program to connect patients with clinical registered nurse navigators who can provide expert guidance to patients and caregivers from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship.

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Senator Mattera Welcomes Commack School District’s Legislative Advocacy Committee To Albany

LIMG March 27, 2023

Senator Mario R. Mattera (2nd Senate District) was honored to welcome the students, administrators and teachers from Commack School District who travelled to Albany this week. Senator Mattera met with the students of the Legislative Advocacy Committee in his office and took them on a tour of the Senate Chamber. During the visit, Senator Mattera […]

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Amityville’s Future Teachers Meet With Elementary School Students

LIMG March 27, 2023

Pictured: Amityville Memorial High School’s Future Teachers of Tomorrow recently visited six fifth grade classes at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District The High School Heroes program, sponsored by Junior Achievement of New York, pairs students from Amityville Memorial High School with elementary school