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Long Island Jewish Medical Center Opens Jane’s Room

LIMG December 1, 2023

The Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center today announced the dedication of Jane’s Room, a space devoted for families experiencing infant loss. The suite was made possible through a generous gift from Bob and Berkley Wellstein, who founded the Illinois-based Jane’s

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Massapequa Promotes Smart Choices For AIDS Awareness Week

LIMG December 1, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Education and prevention was the mission for students from Massapequa High School’s Peer AIDS Educators club during their visits to Berner Middle School on Nov. 29 and 30. They delivered their interactive program to seventh and eighth graders during physical education classes. The Massapequa School District marked World

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Ribbon Cutting For First Completed DRI Grant Renovation Kicks-Off Downtown Revitalization

LIMG December 1, 2023

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, members of the Town of Islip Community Development Agency (CDA) and officials on the state and local levels cut the ribbon on the first renovation on Carleton Avenue completed as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) in Central Islip. Local property owner Regina Giglio received a $100k grant from […]

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“Tis The Season Of Giving For The Shore Road Student Council

LIMG December 1, 2023

Photo courtesy of Bellmore Public Schools The Shore Road School Student Council in the Bellmore School District has worked collaboratively to pursue several charitable causes this holiday season. The Student Council is made up of two representatives from each fifth and sixth grade class at Shore Road. The Shining Star Leaders meet once a month […]

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New York Islanders Visit Lee Avenue Elementary For School Assembly

LIMG December 1, 2023

Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools Lee Avenue Elementary in Hicksville recently had a visit from The New York Islanders for a special school assembly. The Islanders School Assembly stresses the importance of making smart decisions, eating healthy, staying active as well as treating others with respect. During the interactive assembly, the team mascot Sparky […]

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Northwell Health Is Official Health Care Partner Of Carnegie Hall

LIMG November 30, 2023

Northwell Health, New York’s largest health care provider and private employer, today announced a three-year sponsorship deal with Carnegie Hall, making it the first official health care partner of one of the most prestigious music venues in the world. In addition, Michael Dowling, Northwell’s president and CEO, has been named to Carnegie Hall’s board of […]

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‘Planting’ Peace At Waverly Elementary School

LIMG November 30, 2023

Pictured: Waverly Elementary School students held up peace signs as they planted their peace promises outside the building. Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Waverly Elementary School students in the Sachem Central School District stepped outside the classroom for the annual Peace Garden planting. Students across all grade levels received flower bulbs

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Copiague’s Top 10 In The Class Of 2024

LIMG November 30, 2023

Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School has announced the top 10 students for the Class of 2024. With a weighted GPA of 105, Kemmora Simmons has been named the valedictorian. Jonathan Singh has been named salutatorian with a weighted GPA of 104.97. The district congratulates the top 10 students […]

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A Celebration Of Ancient Greece At Meadowbrook Elementary School

LIMG November 30, 2023

Photo courtesy of the East Meadow Union Free School District On Nov. 16, second graders at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow went back in time to Ancient Greece as part of their CKLA Greek Celebration. Students and teachers participated in several activities throughout the school as they learned about the traditions of Greek culture […]

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Holocaust Survivor Celebrates 100th Birthday With The Northwell Cardiologist Who Performed Live-Saving TAVR Procedure Five Years Ago

LIMG November 30, 2023

Almost five years to the day after undergoing the successful cardiac procedure that prolonged his life, 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Jack Betteil, of Bayside, Queens, returned to North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) and proclaimed that his doctor was “a miracle worker.” Even a severe case of aortic stenosis – a condition in which the aortic valve […]