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Copenhagen Bakery Helps Local Family

January 28, 2014 8:14 am Comments Off

In the fall Vincent’s teachers partnered with Copenhagen Bakery in Northport to support Vincent and his family with their battle.

Over-Development & Poor Planning Are Adversely Impacting Our Water, Air and Quality Of Life

January 27, 2014 10:46 am 3 Comments

Editor’s note: This story was originally published last year. In light of the recent alarming findings in the Suffolk County’s Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan, we have decided to run it again.
By Ilene Fucci
Dan Gulizio was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Greater Huntington Civic Group. Mr. Gulizio is a resident of […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Installs 2014 Officers

January 27, 2014 7:18 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department recently held their annual inspection and installation of officers.

Service Learning Initiative at North Ridge Primary School

January 26, 2014 8:04 am Comments Off

In assembly line fashion, four Commack classes joined forces to make lunches for the homeless.

Dix Hills FD Mourns Loss of Ex-Chief Philip A. Tepe

January 25, 2014 11:13 am Comments Off

The members of the Dix Hills Fire Department mourned the loss of Ex-Chief and Past Commissioner Philip A. Tepe, who answered his last alarm on December 21, 2013, at the age of 87. Tepe joined the department in 1959 when the Dix Hills area was mainly a rural and farming community that experienced many brush fires.

Harborfields Student Advances in National Geographic Bee

January 24, 2014 10:00 pm Comments Off

Oldfield Middle School students in the Harborfields Central School District recently took part in the first round of the 26th annual National Geographic Bee, sponsored this year by Google.

Plan Your Superbowl Party With Southdown Market

January 24, 2014 10:31 am Comments Off

Be prepared with everyone’s favorites from Southdown marketplace.

Senator Flanagan’s Education Reform Package Approved By Senate Education Committee

January 23, 2014 1:05 pm Comments Off

Education reform legislation sponsored by Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District), Chairman of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Education, has been reported out of committee.

South Huntington Educators Honored With Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Service Award

January 22, 2014 1:00 pm Comments Off

South Huntington Deputy Superintendent Ms. Jacci Harris and South Huntington 2013 Teacher of the Year Mr. Rufus Shepard were honorees at the Suffolk County Martin Luther King, Jr., Commission annual awards luncheon, held on Friday, January 16.

“Safety City” at Wood Park Primary School in Commack

January 22, 2014 11:02 am Comments Off

Commack Physical Education teacher Cathy Pugh comes up with some great themes for the annual “Safety City” unit at Wood Park Primary School in Commack. This year, she transformed the entire gym into a mini Commack town – complete with all the children’s favorite places.