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It’s Raining Cats And Dogs At Little Shelter’s Annual Pet-A-Palooza Fundraiser And Adoption Event

Editor August 13, 2019 0

Where: Little Shelter, 33 Warner Rd, Huntington When: Saturday & Sunday, August 17th & 18th One hundred puppies and kittens are making their adoption debut at Little Shelter’s Pet-A-Palooza. With such variety in color, breed, age, and size, Little Shelter is anticipating eager families

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A Social Snowball Fight In August

Editor August 13, 2019 0

As a culminating activity in their summer program, students enrolled in the C.A.M.P. (Character, Academics, Mindset, Preparedness.) program at Accompsett Middle School in the Smithtown Central School District had a snowball fight in August. Working in small groups as part of a social-emotional learning activity, the students wrote down different mindful messages, such as

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Gavin DeGraw Performed At NYCBS’ Grand Opening

Editor August 12, 2019 0

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS) held a grand opening celebration for its newest treatment center in Port Jefferson Station, featuring a surprise performance by multi-platinum, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Gavin De Graw. DeGraw, who lost his mother to pancreatic cancer in 2017, spoke about the new NYCBS cancer treatment center. “Cancer never hit me

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Supervisor Ed Romaine Joins Chamber in Welcoming Bloom Learning Center to Moriches

Editor August 9, 2019 0

On Tuesday, August 6th, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) joined members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches to officially cut the ribbon at Bloom Learning Center, located at 165 Montauk Highway in Moriches. Business owner Tara Kochanskyj (left center) celebrated the occasion with her husband and co-founder Steve (right center), their children […]

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Councilwoman Cartright Co-Sponsors ‘The Big Latch On’ At Percy Raynor Park

Editor August 9, 2019 0

On August 2, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (back row, right) partnered with the Suffolk County Office of Women’s Services, the Suffolk Breastfeeding Coalition, Stony Brook Women Infants and Children (WIC) and many other partner organizations for the fourth annual “The Big Latch On” event. Located again at Percy Raynor Park, the event is one of many […]

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Dangers Of Vaping And Opioid Prevention Program

Editor August 7, 2019 0

In partnership with the Massapequa Elks Lodge and the Massapequa Takes Action Coalition, YES Community Counseling Center (YESCCC) will present the Dangers of Vaping and Opioid Abuse and Overdose Prevention for families and concerned community members on Wednesday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Massapequa Elks Lodge, 2162 Veterans Boulevard, Massapequa. Free naloxone

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Rocky Point Rotary News

Editor August 7, 2019 0

The Rocky Point Rotary Club proudly announced the presentation of 4 Paul Harris Awards. The Paul Harris Award is given in recognition of a donation of over $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation. Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary in 1905.  Andy Keppert was specially recognized for a level 5 contribution. Shown left to right […]

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Northport Resident Runs On Team PSEG Long Island In Marcum Workplace Challenge

Editor August 6, 2019 0

Northport resident Jorge Jimenez wore his bright blue PSEG Long Island running shirt and joined thousands of exercise enthusiasts crossing the finish line last Tuesday night at Jones Beach in the Marcum Workplace Challenge.  The Marcum Challenge is a 3.5-mile charity run at Jones Beach State Park that PSEG Long Island supported this year with […]

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Saladino Announces Fall 2019 Toddler Arts & Crafts Program

Editor August 6, 2019 0

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the Town will offer a Toddler Arts & Crafts Program throughout the months of October, November, and December. This 8-week program will be held at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center and Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center Community Room, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.  […]

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Skateboarding Buddies Raise Money For Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Editor August 5, 2019 0

Devin Votta, 24, of Levittown, LI, and three of his childhood friends have figured out the perfect way to carve for a cause. On August 3 and 4, Mr. Votta and his friends – Sean, James and Steven Reilly, also of Levittown – will strap on their helmets and transform into the skateboarding team of […]