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English Students Create Convincing Arguments

LIMG August 9, 2023

Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District Photo caption: Ms. Bocca’s English 11 students at West Babylon Senior High School’s summer program are using various resources to make and support claims about major themes in “The Great Gatsby.” Students practiced their argumentation skills

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Town Completes Upgrade Of Soccer Practice Field At John Burns Park

LIMG August 9, 2023

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola announced that the upgrade of the practice soccer field at John Burns Park in Massapequa is complete and ready to welcome young athletes. The upgrades were completed as part of a Town-wide initiative to improve local parks and facilities. “Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board have worked diligently to […]

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Merrick Summer Recreation Program Engages Elementary Students

LIMG August 9, 2023

Pictured: Merrick Public Schools held its annual Summer Recreation program this summer, with more than 250 campers participating. Photos courtesy of Merrick Public Schools The Merrick Summer Recreation program was once again a tremendous success with more than 250 campers attending. Held at Chatterton Elementary School from June 27-July 28 and coordinated by teachers

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Connetquot’s ESY Program Provides Life Skills, Preparing Students For The Future

LIMG August 9, 2023

Pictured: From left, students, along with staff, prepared cupcakes ahead of a bake sale. Photos courtesy of Connetquot Public Schools Throughout Connetquot High School’s six-week extended school year program, students have the opportunity to sharpen and learn new skills for future employment. Students in the program work closely with job coaches from the Suffolk

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Levittown Students Hit The Right Notes At Summer Music

LIMG August 8, 2023

Pictured: Students who play string instruments in their schools’ orchestras continued to hone their skills. Students from throughout the Levittown Public School District assemble regularly at Jonas E. Salk Middle School to practice their musical instruments. The Levittown Summer Music program has continued this year to help third to 12th graders keep their music-playing

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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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Shed The Meds Event

LIMG August 8, 2023

Pictured:  (L to R) – Alexandra Mercado, Sachem Public Library, Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff Shannon Smith, NYS Senator Dean Murray and Samantha Graviano, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office NYS Senator Dean Murray is proud to announce that his recently held, “Shed the Meds” event, was a big success. Senator Murray held the event at the Sachem […]

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BlueprintMD Joins Forces With Legislator Abrahams And TRIMZ To Support 18th Annual KUTZ FOR EDU

LIMG August 8, 2023

(FREEPORT, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D – Freeport) is pleased to announce that BlueprintMD is joining forces with his office and TRIMZ Barber Shop owner Leon Levar Broughton as sponsors of the 18th annual KUTZ FOR EDU back-to-school giveaway for Legislative District 1 and 5 students on Saturday, Aug. 19. BlueprintMD’s financial […]

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WCF Supports Summer Drive For Back-To-School Supplies

LIMG August 7, 2023

Pictured: L-R: Val Thieke, Judy Vilas, Linda Kreussling, Maria Ortolani, Rosemary Emigholz, Pat, Jeana Lewis (SKO Director), Deacon Bill, St. Kilian’s Parish, and WCF Pres. Barbara Hoerner. Not shown Gail McGuirk. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, members of the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) under the leadership of Welfare Committee Chair, Rosemary Emigholz, and together

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Port Jefferson Coding Camp Encourages Critical Thinking

LIMG August 7, 2023

Pictured: Port Jefferson School District teacher Robert Farenga with rising seventh graders Milo Gugliucci (left) and Dean Zaltsman. Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District The Port Jefferson School District hosted an inaugural summer coding camp for Port Jefferson Middle School and Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students. The five-day camp, which took place