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Wyandanch Public Library Scheduled to Reopen

LIMG April 28, 2020

In a press release of March 18, 2020, Wyandanch Public Library Board of Trustees and Library Director shared its concerns with the safety, health and protection of the community and its staff in its concurrence that the library should be closed. As of this date, the library is tentatively

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Town of Hempstead COVID-19 Update for the Week of April 27th

LIMG April 28, 2020

Recycling Collection to Resume on May 4th The Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation is happy to announce that recycling collection services will resume, starting on Monday, May 4th.  Staffing issues related to the COVID-19 virus made it necessary to temporarily suspend curbside recycling. The top priority for the Town of Hempstead Sanitation Department is […]

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Community Gifts Provide Free Starbucks Coffee For Healthcare Workers At Stony Brook University Hospital

LIMG April 27, 2020

In an effort to give back to the healthcare heroes working around the clock to battle COVID-19, the community has raised more than $18,000 in donations to supply complimentary coffee to all Stony Brook University Hospital staff. Headed by community members Holly Smugala, Patti Kozlowski, Nicole Volpini and Stefanie Devery, the group started when Volpini’s […]

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CONSTANTINO BRUMIDI LODGE HOSTED MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM & STAYS IN TOUCH WITH ITS MEMBERS

LIMG April 27, 2020

The Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy, Constantino Brumidi Lodge N0. 2211 in Deer Park continues to be committed to its membership. Lodge President, Carmine Soldano states that “Due to the fact that our membership’s median age is approx. 65-70, we are sincerely concerned about their health and well-being and trying to help […]

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Paws of War Replaces Tattered Flag, Provides Free Services for Disabled Veteran Amid Pandemic.

LIMG April 27, 2020

When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with Cambridge Catering […]

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JFK’s Happy “Honk” Thrills Students

LIMG April 23, 2020

Teachers from Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School came out for a “Honk and a Hello” on March 30, greeting thrilled students via a parade of cars through the neighborhood. The event was organized by fourth grade teacher Keri Schumacher. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District

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Deer Park’s Deonarine Chosen as Student Leader

LIMG April 23, 2020

Deer Park High School student Jason Deonarine was recently selected for the 2020 Bank of America Student Leader program. The more than 300 high schoolers chosen as Student Leaders are awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofit organization and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. that focuses on skill building and creating […]

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Port Jefferson Students Create Instruments From Recycled Materials

LIMG April 23, 2020

Students from Edna Louise Spear Elementary School experienced Earth Day in a different way this year, when they were encouraged to create musical instruments out of recycled materials. Music teacher Lisa Scrom asked the third, fourth and fifth graders to create an instrument from one of the four instrument families – percussion, woodwind, string or brass […]