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Many Microplastics In The World’s Oceans Have Likely Escaped Detection

LIMG May 23, 2024

Pictured: A view of the ocean coast in Venezuela, near where some of the ocean seawater samples were taken for the study. Photos courtesy of Luis Medina Faull Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world’s oceans and waterways, and in drinking water sources, remain of concern to

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Field Of Flags Brings Community Together In North Merrick

LIMG May 23, 2024

Pictured: Veterans were joined by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts during the Field of Flags ceremony on May 16. Photo courtesy North Merrick Public Schools The annual Field of Flags event returned to Harold D. Fayette School in the North Merrick School District, bringing students, veterans and community leaders together on May 16. Pride in […]

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Bethpage High School Students Recognized By Nassau County With Students Build Bridges Awards

LIMG May 23, 2024

Pictured: School social worker Sarah Glassman, students Devaanshi Kawatra, Lily Kovac, Emma Krittman, Abigail O’Hara, Zachary Fradella and Assistant Principal Charlotte Hirsch-Beckman Five Bethpage High School students with a dedication to community service and kindness have been recognized by Nassau County with the Students Build Bridges Award. Presented during a

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Gardens Of Dreams At Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

LIMG May 23, 2024

Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Town of Smithtown Supervisor, Edward Wehrheim, said he was amazed at what’s growing at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. “I’m coming back when there are cucumbers to pick,” he told the students. The Town of Smithtown, Reworld Waste (formerly Covanta) and the Smithtown Central School District teamed up to create the […]

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East Islip Special Olympics Athletes Bring Home 20 Medals

LIMG May 23, 2024

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District East Islip’s Special Olympics team – featuring 11 dedicated athletes from East Islip High School, East Islip Middle School, Cleary School for the Deaf and alumni – successfully competed in the Special Olympics New York Spring Games North, hosted by Plainedge High School. The festivities began a day […]

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Deer Park High School Spanish Department Organizes Cinco De Mayo Food Drive

LIMG May 23, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District In a celebration of generosity and community spirit, Deer Park High School’s Spanish Department shone brightly this Cinco de Mayo by organizing a food drive to support Lighthouse Mission, a local nonprofit dedicated to aiding the hungry and homeless. Spearheaded by teacher Heather Nola, the initiative blossomed into […]

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Color Run Illuminates Bellmore-Merrick Community

LIMG May 22, 2024

Pictured: The Color Run is celebrated as community members run the permitter of John F. Kennedy High School. Photo courtesy the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District More than 150 community members came out May 18 to participate in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Color Run at John F. Kennedy High School. Organized by Robyn […]

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John Theissen Children’s Foundation’s New Family Fun Center Receives $50,000 Grant From PSEG Long Island

LIMG May 22, 2024

The newly opened John Theissen Children’s Foundation Family Fun Center in Wantagh has received a $50,000 Main Street Revitalization grant from PSEG Long Island, along with rebates for its energy efficiency measures totaling $4,085. The grant supports the Fun Center Arcade Room for the nonprofit, which was founded in 1992 to help sick and underprivileged […]