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“Valentine’s for Veterans” Delivered to United States Marines

LIMG February 17, 2021

On behalf of school children from throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, Supervisor Joseph Saladino today delivered thousands of “Valentine’s for Veterans” to the United States Marines in Garden City. Thousands of students prepared beautiful valentines which are being distributed to Veteran

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Girls On The Run Continues To Empower Girls On Long Island

LIMG February 17, 2021

After a successful fall season, Girls on the Run is back this spring with both virtual and in-person options for girl empowerment in the Long Island area. Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a nonprofit that aims to inspire 3rd- to 8th-grade girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through running and other physical activity. […]

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This Virtual One-Room Schoolhouse Experience Makes a Huge Impact on Long Island & Beyond

LIMG February 16, 2021

The Farmingville Historical Society was formed in 1992 to preserve and restore the Bald Hills One-Room Schoolhouse. The Bald Hills Schoolhouse is a one-room Greek Revival Schoolhouse built in 1850. It stands on its original foundation on Horseblock Road in Farmingville and served the Farmingville community until 1929. After 84 years of being closed, the […]

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Riem Badr, MD, FCAP Named Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services

LIMG February 16, 2021

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, has named board-certified hematopathologist Riem Badr, MD, FCAP, the chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services. Dr. Badr continues to lead the pathology department and Core Medical Laboratory, a division of NYCBS that is at the forefront of improved healthcare and an […]

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church & Islip Rotary Help Two At-Risk Groups

LIMG February 16, 2021

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Islip Rotary are feeding the hungry while supporting the struggling local restaurants. Called the South Shore Takeout Project, the two groups are conducting a fundraiser of sorts throughout the South Shore communities, asking people to purchase restaurant gift cards so people can purchase a meal for their families. St. Mark’s […]

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Merrick Students Fundraise Art Supplies for Families with Alzheimer’s

LIMG February 16, 2021

A group of students, connected through a leadership course at Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick, NY, sought to start the new year on a giving foot. Supporting both local businesses and their community, they turned to the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia (LIAD) Center to make a hands-on impact. “Art therapy, beyond supporting […]

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Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau February 2021 Events

LIMG February 11, 2021

The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau announces a variety of upcoming youth and young adult programs planned for the month of February. In partnership with Microsoft-Huntington Station, the Youth Bureau will offer three programs in February. On February 16th, the Rock Your LinkedIn Profile Workshop will be held from 3PM to 4:30PM virtually. Participants will […]

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The LIAD Center & Village Green Spread LOVE to over 50 Families on LI

LIMG February 11, 2021

LI Alzheimer’s Participants receive Surprise Valentine’s Gifts! In a time where people are isolated more than ever, The Village Green Senior Living of Levittown and the Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center teamed up for 1 mission: Spread LIAD LOVE. “I think everyone, especially now, could use extra love and support,” said LIAD Executive Director, […]