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Commack Students Visit Seniors at The Bristal East Northport

December 23, 2015 1:47 pm Comments Off

In the spirit of the holiday season, Karin Gerges’ first grade class at Wood Park Primary School in Commack created a wreath for a local assisted living home. Each child decorated a special ornament and added it to the wreath, which was delivered to The Bristal in East Northport, where it was warmly received. Wood […]

Take the “STUDENTS FIRST” SURVEY and Express Your Opinion on Common Core

December 20, 2015 6:15 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci announced that he will be conducting a survey to gain more feedback from Long Island residents on hot button state education issues. The “Students First” survey will be posted on Lupinacci’s official Assembly Facebook and Twitter profiles starting on Monday, December 14.
“I’m always looking to see where constituents stand on issues that […]

COMMON CORE OVERHAUL LONG PAST DUE, SAYS RAIA

December 16, 2015 11:59 am Comments Off

Friday December 11 2015 Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) expressed his encouragement upon hearing the recent recommendations made by the Common Core Task Force. The draft report, which will be reviewed by the governor, calls for a complete overhaul of the flawed education system that was hastily adopted by New York State.
“The momentum for reform […]

Health Officials Conduct Large-Scale Training in Opioid Overdose Response for Staff of 11 Local School Districts

December 15, 2015 5:19 pm Comments Off

Bellone, Tomarken urge school districts to create policy regarding opioid overdose response
In an effort to reverse the rise in heroin and opioid-related deaths in Suffolk County, health officials on Monday conducted Opioid Overdose Response training for staff of 11 local school districts at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Milliken Technical Training Center in Oakdale. Participating […]

Huntington Elks Lodge Donates Hundreds of Dictionaries to Third Graders in South Huntington

December 15, 2015 2:47 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Elks Lodge donated hundreds of dictionaries to third-grade students at Maplewood and Birchwood Intermediate Schools as part of their philanthropic efforts within the Huntington community. Through initiatives like this, the Huntington Elks continue to implement the theme “Elks Care – Elks Share” as a foundation for their philanthropic efforts.

During November, Huntington Elks Past […]

Santa Visits the Centerport Fire Department

December 13, 2015 1:14 pm Comments Off

Above Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by ladder truck with the assistance of their helpers from the Centerport Fire Department.

With lights flashing and sirens blaring, Santa and his helpers from the Centerport Fire Department arrived by Ladder Truck at the Centerport firehouse where he spread holiday greetings for all. The evening began as the Harborfields High School […]

Handmade Gifts from the Heart Donated to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

December 13, 2015 12:52 pm Comments Off

Teaching her students the true meaning of giving to others was third grade teacher, Diane D’Allesandro’s, goal this holiday season. In lieu of a class party, her students at Burr Intermediate School in Commack, with the help of their parents and grandparents, created handmade needlepoint bookmarks to donate to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital just in […]

COMMON CORE OVERHAUL LONG PAST DUE, SAYS RAIA

December 11, 2015 3:35 pm Comments Off

Today, Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) expressed his encouragement upon hearing the recent recommendations made by the Common Core Task Force. The draft report, which will be reviewed by the governor, calls for a complete overhaul of the flawed education system that was hastily adopted by New York State.
“The momentum for reform has picked up […]

State Archives Honors HHS Sophomore John Riley

December 1, 2015 12:18 pm Comments Off

John Riley has what it takes to develop a top notch research project capable of capturing the respect of leading scholars. The Huntington High School sophomore was honored by the New York State Archives and the Archives Partnership Trust as the recipient of the Laura and Robert Chodos Award for Excellence in Student Research Using […]

Commack Children Helping Children

November 30, 2015 1:19 pm Comments Off

This year, many families are having a hard time making ends meet and need some help. Kindergarten classes at Rolling Hills Primary School in Commack celebrated Thanksgiving by giving back to the community. The children made “Happy Thanksgiving Meal” bags. These bags are being donated to L.I. Cares- The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Hauppauge. […]