Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently more than 18 million living veterans in the United States. The
There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than serving Mom some breakfast in bed. A homemade meal before Mom even gets out of bed can set the right tone for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children. There’s no shortage of breakfast in bed […]
Photos courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District The Connetquot High School boys volleyball, field hockey, cheerleading and kickline teams raised close to $6,000 during a Dezy Day and DezyStrong fundraiser on Sept. 29. The DezyStrong Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established by Matthew “Dezy” DiStefano, who was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in
Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Ward Melville High School Class of 2022 graduate Norah Allam earned every point possible with her 2021-2022 Advanced Placement portfolio submission for the AP Drawing Exam. “I wish to congratulate Norah and her teacher, Stefanie DiLorenzo, who works tirelessly throughout the year, at nights and weekends […]
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Long Island State Park Region will be hosting the 36th Annual New York State Beach Cleanup in cooperation with the American Littoral Society and Sponsored by the National Heritage Trust and ZenWTR. The International Coastal Cleanup is a […]
Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District Deer Park’s summer Unplugged program in August brought fun and socialization to Deer Park High School and Robert Frost Middle School students, providing them with a chance to reconnect and learn during a variety of enriching class sessions covering topics from arts and crafts to outdoor sports tournaments. […]
Photos courtesy of Elwood School District For his Eagle Scout project, Elwood-John H. Glenn High School senior Jake Lauto recently built sustainable benches in Elwood Park as a tribute to his grandfather, Joseph Lauto, who often walked in the park. The benches will serve as wonderful resting spots for senior citizens, people with disabilities and […]
Photos courtesy of the East Meadow Union Free School District The East Meadow Summer Music Program, held at Woodland Middle School this year, had a wonderful five weeks of rehearsals, concerts and fun. Throughout the course of five weeks, students engaged in challenging lessons, new repertoire for their instrument, and formed lasting friendships while making […]
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