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Easter Bunny Visits Pre-Kindergartners At Northeast Elementary School

LIMG April 7, 2023

Pictured: The Easter bunny hopped into classrooms at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville on March 31. Photo courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District The Easter bunny hopped into classrooms at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville on March 31. Pre-kindergartners jumped out of

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Plan Ahead For An ‘Eggceptional’ Easter Egg Hunt

LIMG March 20, 2023

Easter is steeped in both religious and secular traditions. Each year on Easter Sunday, many families feast on ham or lamb. Hot cross buns may be served as morning treats. And faithful Christians may dress up in their Sunday best to attend religious services. Easter egg hunts are another time-honored component of this festive occasion. […]

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A special Easter Bunny Visits Islip Streets

LIMG April 7, 2020

After being quarantined for three weeks, Islip High School sophomore Hunter Rindos came up with a very special idea. Dressed as the Easter Bunny, Rindos took to the streets of Islip on April 4 in the bed of his father’s pickup truck, waving to families and bringing smiles to the community’s children. Photo courtesy of […]

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Finding Faith During Easter Celebrations

LIMG March 16, 2020

For many Christians, modern Easter celebrations would not be complete without bonnets, bunnies and colored eggs. As fun as those components can be, Christianity is at the heart of Easter, which is the most important date on the Christian religious calendar. Easter Sunday marks the culmination of events that shaped the beliefs and teachings of […]

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Simon Bunny Hops to Visit Families at Walt Whitman Shops

LIMG February 27, 2020

Simon®, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced the upcoming arrival of the Simon Bunny at Walt Whitman Shops. Families can make lasting memories by taking photos with the Bunny as part of the Simon Bunny Photo Experience. The Bunny arrives on Friday, March 13 and will visit until Saturday, […]