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‘The Liverpool Shuffle’ Returns to the Vanderbilt Planetarium with Beatles Tunes

April 2, 2017 2:56 pm Comments Off

CENTERPORT, NY (March 30, 2017) – The Liverpool Shuffle, a popular Long Island Beatles tribute band, will perform on Sunday, April 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium.
Tickets: adult $20 (on-line, at Vanderbilt website), or $25 at the door. Children 5-15 pay $15 (on-line or at the door). Children under 5 […]

Petrone Not Running in November

March 30, 2017 11:44 am Comments Off

A STATEMENT FROM SUPERVISOR FRANK P. PETRONE
March 30, 2017
It is with a considerable sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, as well as a little bit of sadness, that I am announcing today that I will not be a candidate for reelection this year.
This was a difficult decision for me to make. I have spent all of my […]

LUPINACCI ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG ISLAND STUDENTS

March 23, 2017 2:55 pm Comments Off

Lupinacci and Italian-American State Legislators announce $12,000 in scholarships.

Today, Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (South Huntington) is reminding current and future college students that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four scholarships worth $3,000 each. Applications are due by Monday, April 21, 2017 and will be awarded in June […]

RAIA PUSHES FOR BUDGET ITEMS VITAL TO THE 12TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

March 19, 2017 1:50 pm Comments Off

Today, Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) touched upon some of the issues he would like to see addressed, and some of his priorities for this year’s state budget. The issues he’d like to see addressed include ethics reforms, enhanced college affordability and a continued commitment to combating the heroin and opioid epidemic.
Earlier this legislative session, […]

Harborfield Three-sport Athlete Named Athletic Scholar

March 9, 2017 4:00 pm Comments Off

Harborfields High School senior Falyn Dwyer was recently recognized as a News 12 Athletic Scholar based on her athletic achievement in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. This prestigious distinction is granted to only a select few student-athletes across Long Island.
Dwyer was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Bethpage Federal Credit Union for her achievement. She has […]

Vanderbilt Plans School-Break Spring Workshops for Children

February 28, 2017 12:38 pm Comments Off

When schools close for vacation on April 10-14, 2017, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Education Department offers fun, creative workshops for pre-kindergarten children and those in grades K-4.

(Photo: Vanderbilt educator works with children on creative projects.)
Advance registration is required for all workshops. Please call (631) 854-5539 for more information and to register.
All workshops are held […]

Commissioner Sini and Chief Cameron Issue Statement Regarding Threats to Jewish Institutions

February 27, 2017 3:56 pm Comments Off

Joint statement from Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Cameron regarding threats to Jewish institutions:

“The Suffolk County Police Department is aware of the threats that have been made to Jewish institutions in the region and across the nation. We are closely monitoring the situation and in contact with our law […]

Harborfield Star Student Selected as Presidential Scholar Candidate

February 27, 2017 3:31 pm Comments Off

Harborfields High School senior Greta Browne was recently selected as a 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate based on her perfect ACT score.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes graduating high school seniors throughout the country that demonstrate exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.
Browne is among more than 4,000 […]

Harborfield’s Teacher Inducted Into Hall of Fame

February 23, 2017 3:00 pm Comments Off

The Harborfields Central School District is pleased to announce that physical education teacher Christine Collins has recently been inducted into the Long Island Metropolitan Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Collins was nominated by the board of the LIMLF and voted on by the general membership of LIMLF.
Currently a […]

Bellone Announces 23 Suffolk County Cultural and Arts Organizations to Receive to State Funding

February 13, 2017 3:52 pm Comments Off

23 Suffolk Organizations to Receive More than $768,000 in Grants

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on Febrary 8, 2017 that 23 Suffolk County cultural and arts organizations were selected to received $768,890 in grants by the New York State Council on the Arts. The state program supports the creation of visual, performing, literary and media […]