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Legislator Susan A. Berland Honors The 100th Eagle Scout From Troop 106

LIMG June 17, 2021

Suffolk County Majority Leader Legislator Susan A. Berland (D-Dix Hills) recently attended an Eagle Court of Honor for the newest Eagle Scout of Troop 106, Kevin Siegall and presented him with a County Proclamation and 16th Legislative District pin. Kevin is the 100th Scout to join the Eagle

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Veterans of Foreign Wars New York Visit Pal-O-Mine Equestrian and Present a “Still Serving” Certificate

LIMG June 14, 2021

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, recently hosted representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars New York at its Islandia, NY facilities. The

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Legislator Cilmi Honors East Islip Veteran

LIMG June 14, 2021

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi presented a proclamation to East Islip resident, retired United States Air Force Sergeant Theresa Bertrand. Sgt. Bertrand is the 2021 10th Legislative District Honoree for Women Veterans Appreciation Day. Air Force Sergeant Theresa Bertrand enlisted towards the end of Vietnam War. She served for five years, holding the titles of […]

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Alzheimer’s Association, Long Island Chapter Offers 5 Brain Health Tips!

LIMG June 14, 2021

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the country, many Americans are looking forward to resuming activities. This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people in Nassau and Suffolk counties to make brain health an important part of the summer. “The past year has been difficult for us all,” said Douglas […]

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Operation Deep Dive | Military Veteran Suicide Prevention Study Seeks Interviewees

LIMG June 10, 2021

An average of 17 military veterans die by suicide every day, and Long Island residents have the opportunity to help end this crisis by supporting Operation Deep Dive (OpDD), a community-based veteran suicide prevention study taking place in New York and 12 other states across the country. The four-year study is led by national nonprofit […]

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County Executive Curran Honors Sylvia Kaminetsky

LIMG June 9, 2021

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by the Kaminetsky family, Senator Todd Kaminsky, and the Five Towns community this past Sunday for an official ceremony renaming the community room in the Administrative Building at North Woodmere Park in honor of Sylvia Kaminetsky. Sylvia Kaminetsky dedicated her life to volunteering and philanthropic activities in North

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Saladino Announces All Town Pools Open Daily Beginning June 25th

LIMG June 9, 2021

Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced that all Town pools will open for the season beginning on Friday, June 25th. The Town of Oyster Bay operates five pool facilities, including Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and a saltwater pool at Tappen Beach

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BACCA Honors a Hometown Hero Edward Stephenson Bates

LIMG June 9, 2021

Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) is honoring one of its featured artists, Edward Stephenson Bates, with a Hometown Heroes banner to be displayed in his hometown of Deer Park. Mr. Bates served in the U.S. Navy during World War 2 and was assigned to the Floyd Bennett Naval Air Station in Brooklyn, New […]