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Four July 4th Tips For Families Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia

LIMG June 27, 2024

Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the 4th of July holiday, but these can create unique challenges for someone living with dementia. In preparation for Independence Day, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing 4 tips to help family caregivers create a dementia-friendly 4th

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Town Of Smithtown Live Music Series Kicks Off Summer

LIMG June 27, 2024

The Town of Smithtown Recreation Department kicked off the start of Summer with the first weekend of free outdoor live music at Long Beach and Hoyt Farm. The Summer Concert Series features a vast selection of genres, from doo wop and classic rock, to billboard hits from some of the best tribute bands on Long […]

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The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation Supports Long Island Non-Profit

LIMG June 26, 2024

Options for Community Living, Inc. received a generous $15,000 grant award from The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation. The grant will provide general operating support for Options outcomes-based programs. Options programs are focused on helping vulnerable Long Islanders overcome obstacles to healthcare and entitlement access, safe affordable housing, and socio-economic

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Meet The Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet Of The Week, Midnight!

LIMG June 26, 2024

This handsome all black, domestic short haired boy, estimated to be about nine years young. Midnight was living in a home bringing love and happiness to his family which included a large breed dog sibling. Unfortunately, circumstances changed when Midnight’s owner had to relocate to a place that does not permit furry family members. Just […]

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From Phantoms To Graduates: Bayport-Blue Point’s Class Of 2024

LIMG June 26, 2024

On June 21, Bayport-Blue Point High School’s Class of 2024 celebrated its graduation during the 96th annual commencement ceremony. Dressed in blue and gold caps and gowns, the graduating Phantoms processed down the Bob Sullivan Football Field to their seats as the high school’s band and orchestra performed “Pomp and Circumstance” under the direction of […]

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Sachem Central School District Appoints New Superintendent Of Schools

LIMG June 26, 2024

The Sachem Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Trombetta as its new superintendent of schools, effective Aug. 1. She succeeds Dr. Christopher Pellettieri who is retiring at the end of this school year. Ms. Trombetta is a Sachem alumna and will be the district’s first female superintendent. “We are excited […]

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Copiague’s Class Of 2024 Celebrates Commencement

LIMG June 26, 2024

Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School held its 65th commencement exercises on June 25 celebrating the Class of 2024 in the arena of Suffolk County Community College’s Brentwood campus. Led by faculty and staff, the students marched in to “Pomp and Circumstance” and were met by thunderous applause from family and friends in attendance. Copiague […]

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Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly Recognizes Two Half Hollow Hills East Students

LIMG June 24, 2024

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently honored Half Hollow Hills East sophomores Blake Rabinowitz and Noah Rabinowitz as his 2024 Suffolk County Youth Week Award Honorees. Blake Rabinowitz is making a significant impact on young people struggling with stress and mental illness. Despite her busy schedule with swimming, honors classes, speech and

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HUD Awards Nearly $1 Million To New York To Combat The Homeownership Gap Through Housing Counseling

LIMG June 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling is announcing the award of $10 million in grant funding under its Homeownership Initiative to 23 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. The funding will support activities by these agencies to prepare and equip prospective homebuyers to successfully navigate the homebuying process

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Long Island’s Argyle Theatre Announces The Cast For Bye Bye Birdie

LIMG June 24, 2024

The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, will present Bye Bye Birdie, directed and choreographed by Jen Wineman, associate director and choreographer Rebecca Fraizier, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. It will

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Islip Board Of Education Honors Successful Students And Dedicated Retirees

LIMG June 24, 2024

The Islip School District recognized a remarkable array of dedicated students and staff members at its latest Night of Champions ceremony at the June 10 board of education meeting. Among them, the accomplishments of Islip High School’s terrific spring athletes, seniors moving on to vocational careers and dedicating themselves to military service, and retiring teachers […]

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A Special Night Of Recognitions For The Elwood Board Of Education

LIMG June 24, 2024

It was a very special night for the Elwood School District, honoring successes and careers, and recognizing students, staff, administrators and board members at the June 13 board of education meeting. On hand was New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern, who was honored for his allocation of capital funding to Elwood, a $250,000 legislative grant […]