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Nassau BOCES Appoints New Assistant Director of Special Education

LIMG March 30, 2021

The Nassau BOCES Board of Education has named Joanna H. Malament as Assistant Director of the Department of Special Education, starting April 12, 2021. She joins the leadership team of Nassau BOCES’ largest department, serving more than 1,500 students with special needs in center-and

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Suffolk Legislature Recognizes ‘Women of Distinction,’ Countywide Honoree

LIMG March 30, 2021

Members of the Suffolk County Legislature recognized female community leaders from each of the county’s legislative districts for their work and announced Marit Molin of Water Mill as the countywide recipient of the “Suffolk County Woman of Distinction” honor. In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Suffolk County Legislature since 2003 has honored local women […]

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Town Waives Fees, Expands Outdoor Dining Options to Assist Restaurants!

LIMG March 30, 2021

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board gathered on National “Mom and Pop Business Owners Day” at 387 Bistro & Bar in Plainview to announce that the Town will continue its efforts to boost the restaurant industry by waiving all fees to encourage outdoor dining opportunities through 2021. “We have […]

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Hundreds of Volunteers Help Strengthen Shoreline by Planting Dune Grass at TOBAY

LIMG March 30, 2021

Hundreds of volunteers of all ages joined with Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Laura Maier and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato at the Town’s Dune Day event at TOBAY Beach. State Assemblyman Michael Durso also participated in the event. This project brings together groups, families, and individuals concerned about our environment helping to […]

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East Islip Boy Scout Earns His Eagle Scout Badge

LIMG March 26, 2021

Jacob Arens, East Islip, New York, successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review on June 11, 2020, officially making him the 92nd Eagle Scout of Troop 205 of Great River, East Islip, and Islip Terrace, NY. Jacob’s Eagle Court of Honor will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, starting at 11:00AM in the Fellowship […]

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Reflecting One Year Later – Final Weddings Before the Shutdown

LIMG March 23, 2021

As the world began shutting down one year ago, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray immediately thought of all the weddings scheduled to take place at Hempstead Town Hall that week. The Town Clerk’s staff quickly reached out to all those who were scheduled to wed in the coming days and offered them the opportunity to […]

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Bunny To Safely Visit Simon Properties In New York For Easter

LIMG March 23, 2021

Roosevelt Field, Walt Whitman Shops and Smith Haven Mall announced a safe and socially distanced Bunny visit for families as part of the Bunny Photo Experience at each center. The Bunny arrived at Roosevelt Field on March 17, 2021 and will be available for socially distanced visits through Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. The Bunny […]

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Bethpage Air Show Returns!

LIMG March 23, 2021

The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will return this Memorial Day weekend after a one-year absence. The outdoor show, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, features a range of military and civilian aerial performers. This year’s show will be a ticketed event, with reduced capacity and social distancing measures in place to […]