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Making Sense Of Pumpkins At Massapequa’s Birch Lane

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Kindergartners used their five senses for a pumpkin observation on Oct. 28 at Birch Lane Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Teacher Kristin Viets led her young scientists through the Halloween-themed experiment. Students began by drawing a picture of the large pumpkin. With their eyes, they observed […]
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Pinelawn Memorial Park And Arboretum Shares Expert Advise On How To Best Protect Your Trees From Winter Damage

Each fall, as the temperature drops and leaves begin to fall, homeowners routinely prepare their property by cutting back perennials and winterizing lawns, but most neglect to properly prepare their trees for the cold, harsh winter season.  Long Island’s Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, which is known for its world-class arboreta, is regularly approached by […]
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Learning German Pays Off For Massapequa Ninth Grader

Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District Madisen Rosso, a ninth grader at Massapequa High School’s Ames Campus, is a 2022 scholarship award recipient from the German-American Committee of Greater New York. She received a $1,500 prize. The annual competition in open to students in grades 8-12 and college, and applicants must have at least […]