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Farmingdale State College Propels Offshore Wind Training And Education

LIMG February 13, 2024

Pictured: Madeline Quintyne, John King, Chancellor, SUNY; Dr. John Nader, President, Farmingdale State College. Photos courtesy of Farmingdale State College. Farmingdale State College (FSC) has been awarded more than $750,000 in funding for innovative, faculty-led proposals aimed at advancing

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Michael K. Billia Named To Book Fairies’ Board Of Directors, Bringing Decades Of Community Engagement And Business Leadership Experience

LIMG January 31, 2024

Book Fairies, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating barriers to literacy, proudly announces the appointment of Michael K. Billia to its esteemed Board of Directors. With over three decades of experience in community service, leadership, and advocacy, Billia’s appointment strengthens the organization’s commitment to fostering literacy and

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Town Board Recognizes Hicksville Resident For Charity Model Train Show

LIMG January 11, 2024

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board recognized Joel Berse, of Trainville Hobby Depot in Hicksville, for his community contributions in coordinating several model train shows every year which support worthwhile causes. This year, the beneficiary was the Oyster Bay Rail Road Museum, whose mission is to heighten awareness, […]

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Polar Express Event To Distribute 1,000+ Gifts To Children

LIMG December 4, 2023

Pictured: The 2022 Polar Express Event. Photo courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District For the ninth year in a row, Santa’s sled will back up to the Brookside School, in Merrick on Dec. 9 filled to the brim with gifts for children of all ages. More than 1,000 toys and gifts are waiting […]

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Breeze Airways Adding New Nonstop Service To Vero Beach From Islip/Long Island

LIMG October 4, 2023

Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is adding new service from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Vero Beach, FL, starting December 21.  The new seasonal route will operate twice-weekly this winter, through April 28, 2024, with fares starting from just $69* one way. From Islip/Long Island, NY (ISP): Vero Beach, […]

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Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton Urges Nassau Property Owners To Apply For Up To $20K In S.E.P.T.I.C. Program Grants

LIMG September 25, 2023

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) is encouraging eligible property owners to take full advantage of millions of dollars in available funding to help them defray the cost of upgrading their septic systems. Nassau homeowners and small businesses that discharge less than 1,000 gallons a day of wastewater are eligible to receive […]

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PSEG Long Island Awards One Of Its Largest Main Street Revitalization Grants – $75,000 – To The Northport Hotel

LIMG September 19, 2023

PSEG Long Island has given a $75,000 grant to Long Island’s newest boutique hotel, The Northport Hotel. The new construction project qualified for PSEG Long Island’s Main Street Revitalization because it improved downtown space in an underutilized building. “We are proud to support Long Island’s newest boutique hotel with one of our largest Main Street […]

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Northwell Launches Targeted Liver Cancer Treatment Program On Long Island

LIMG August 8, 2023

Surgical oncologists and other experts at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute are now providing game-changing treatment for certain types of liver tumors in patients who might not otherwise be eligible to undergo surgery. This comprehensive multidisciplinary program offers patients on Long Island and people from other areas in the United States to receive innovative

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25 Year U.S. Army Veteran Finds New Purpose As A Small Business Owner On Long Island

LIMG August 4, 2023

An Army Veteran from New York with more than 25 years of service is starting a new beginning for herself, by taking her love and passion for dogs, and opening new york’s first dog spa on Long Island. Phaedera Rosario, a Lieutenant Colonel retiree, is the owner of an elevated spa experience for dogs called […]

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As Extreme Heat Approaches, PSEG Long Island Reminds Customers To Prepare And Be Safe

LIMG July 26, 2023

With extreme heat forecasted for the next several days, PSEG Long Island has sufficient electric capacity to meet projected peak demand and is here for customers and the community. According to the National Weather Service, a Heat Advisory [weather.gov] is in effect for Long Island and the Rockaways for Thursday through Saturday. The heat index, which is […]