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Life of Fire Island – Scientifically Speaking

Jared Usher October 18, 2018

Woodhull Elementary School sixth-graders braved windy and wet conditions for the chance to learn more about their unique island and school surroundings as they contributed to the second annual “Day in the Life of Fire Island” ecology project on Sept. 28. Assisted by Ranger Kelsey

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School Community Joins In Support Of The Fight Against Cancer

Editor October 9, 2018

On Sept. 23, Lindenhurst Union Free School District athletic teams, coaches, administrators and community members, along with local and state politicians, joined members of the Renna family at the 12th annual Christina Renna Foundation Walk-A-Thon and Blood Drive held at Lindenhurst Middle School. Christina, a former student of the Lindenhurst School District, was

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Story Sparks Inspiration For Inclusive Classrooms

Editor October 9, 2018

At Seneca Middle School, a story of inclusion and togetherness inspired sixth-graders in Clarissa Reardon’s classes to foster a classroom culture that encompassed the entire school community. To begin the activity, students read the Amy June Bates book, “The Big Umbrella,” in which a child carries a big red umbrella on a rainy day down […]

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Slocum Elementary School Students Test Their Knowledge

Editor October 9, 2018

Students of all grade levels from Edith L. Slocum Elementary School in the Connetquot Central School District put their knowledge to the test on Sept. 26 during an engaging game show, “Brain Challenge,” as presented by Hollyrock Entertainment. An enthusiastic emcee and his assistant worked with the students, who were divided into two competitive teams […]

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ROCK-N-ROLL U HOLDS FALL OPEN HOUSE

Jared Usher October 5, 2018

Rock-n-Roll U (RNRU), a music school that teaches children and adults of all abilities, held their Annual Fall Open House on September 23rd. The Fall Open House allowed the community to tour the state-of-the art facility, get a FREE trial lesson and possibly sign up for programs at a 20% discount. All attendees were automatically […]

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Last Hope Offers Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic

Jared Usher October 5, 2018

Sunday, October 14th from 11am to 2pm, Last Hope Animal Rescue will be holding a Low Cost Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats at the Last Hope Adoption Center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh NY 11793. (Across the street from Wantagh High School.) All Long Island pet owners are eligible; no appointment necessary. Pets must […]

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Mt. Pleasant Mets fan finds his ‘calling’

Jared Usher October 5, 2018

Wearing his headphones, calling the plays and hanging out with New York Mets announcers Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling and Gary Cohen may have been the highlight of the year for Aidan Eddelson, a fourth-grader from Mt. Pleasant Elementary School in the Smithtown Central School District. Eddelson was chosen as a Kidcaster, winning the privilege of […]

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Walkers Fight Long Island’s No. 1, No. 5 Killers – Heart Disease, Stroke at Long Island Heart Walk

Jared Usher September 30, 2018

They walked for Long Island friends and neighbors, they walked for family members and loved ones, they walked in honor and in memory of the thousands of people on Long Island that die each year from cardiovascular diseases and stroke – Long Island’s No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death. They walked to start […]

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AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE OFFERED IN WEST ISLIP THIS FALL

Jared Usher September 30, 2018

America’s Boating Club is offering the United States Power Squadron America’s Boating Course at the West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY 11795, beginning on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The course will also take place on Saturday, October 20 and 27, 2018, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Completing the […]

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Girl Scouts of America Bestow Local Troop Bronze Award For “The Water Cycle” at WMHO Site

Jared Usher September 30, 2018

Girl Scout Troop 2907 of Setauket was recently given a Bronze award for their creation of a Hydrologic Model, the water cycle at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Ernst Marine Conservation Center at West Meadow Creek. Using all recycled materials, their creation demonstrates the movement of water from the earth’s surface to the atmosphere and […]