The Central Islip Board of Education has appointed Ms. Sharon A. Dungee as Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2020. Ms. Dungee was unanimously appointed at the May 11, 2020 Board of Education Meeting. Ms. Dungee brings a wealth of academic experience to the Office of the
The toll that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken in recent months has flipped the hospitality industry on its head, requiring properties across the world to change immensely and adapt rapidly to a tremendous amount of new operating procedures. One such property, Woodloch Pines, an all-inclusive family resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, has embraced these challenges
Supervisor Don Clavin invited residents to “swing into summer” as he announced the re-opening of Town of Hempstead playgrounds, which was effective Saturday June 13th – in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supervisor shared the good news at Newbridge Road Park playground in Bellmore, joined by Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Bruce Blakeman, […]
Northwell Health announced that State Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan will join the health system on June 29 as vice president of regional government affairs in Suffolk and eastern Nassau counties. “Throughout his 34 years in public office, John Flanagan has fought for his constituencies in western and central Suffolk County, working to provide tax […]
Tecumseh Elementary School Art Teacher Loriann Christian collaborated with colleagues in the Art Department across Eastern Suffolk BOCES to create a lesson to get students involved in the Getty Museum’s Art Challenge. This activity soared to instant popularity on the internet where quarantined folks recreated masterpieces featured in the famous museum’s online
A 501c3 organization founded in 2012, Precious Dreams Foundation (PDF), provides youth in foster care and homeless shelters with bedtime comfort items and therapeutic programs to promote and build self-soothing skills. Through the unique program of a “Comfort Drop,” PDF provides children with an opportunity to discover comfort through inspirational experiences and bedtime
The Police Benevolent Association of New York State Law Enforcement (PBA of NYS) supports incumbent Congressman Lee Zeldin, in his reelection bid to continue representing New York State’s 1st Congressional District. The PBA of NYS Law Enforcement represents New York State University Police, the New York State Environmental Conservation Police, the New York State Park […]
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www.pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, held its First Annual Stakes on Friday, June 5th, 2020. The event proved to be a great success while having its
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