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In the Suburbs: Dealing with technology blips in a disconnected summer
Our guided reading department at the charter school, where I taught until June 12, was eliminated due to funding shortages. My three colleagues and I were laid off, but all of us had had been exploring options since we learned about the possible end of our jobs in April. While...
RECAP: The 27th Anniversary Edition of The Long Island International Film Expo
The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) has concluded the 27th Anniversary presentation of the festival, which happened from July 9th - July 14th at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore. Nominees and Winners. (Winners have an *) Alan Fortunoff Humanitarian Film Award. *Harvey: Voice for the...
Photos: Thousands enjoy the sights and sounds of the annual fireworks celebration in RVC
People from all over the south shore of Long Island gathered together in the parking lots, ballfields, and parks surrounding the Mill River Complex in Rockville Centre on Sunday night to watch the annual fireworks celebration and concert light up the night sky. The Village of Rockville Centre and the...
Bike challenge aids children’s charities
Eddie Giron last rode the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, which winds through Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, Bayville, Oyster Bay, Glen Head, and Locust Valley, in 2015. He was new to cycling and nervous. “It was nerve-racking because I had never ridden before, but it was great, aside from the giant...
Art promotes shorebird conservation
The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center announce the winners of this year’s ‘Share the Shore’ student sign initiative. This annual event, part of Audubon New York’s education and conservation efforts, aims to educate elementary students about shorebird protection through the creation of colorful, informative signs.
Love Your Neighbor Project awards scholarships
Love Your Neighbor Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to fostering community connections, recently awarded scholarships to several inspiring students. Jaime Teich, the project’s founder, explained that scholarships provide financial support and encouragement to students and community members who demonstrate a commitment to enhancing their communities. The organization has expanded its scholarship initiative since its inception last year.
James P. Hunter, 72
James P. Hunter of Southold died at home on July 18, 2024. He was 72. Born on Oct. 8, 1951, in Kings Park, he was the son of Eileen and John P. Hunter. He was one of four children. He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical School and built his company,...
Monroe Police: Woman tries to steal $8,000 from the town
MONROE, CT — A Norwalk woman turned herself in on a warrant Tuesday after allegedly altering a check from the town of Monroe and trying to fraudulently cash it for $8,000 in March. Sharon Toscano, 50, was charged with criminal attempt at larceny in the first degree and third-degree...
Appeal filed: Old Mill booze brouhaha gets a refill
WESTPORT — Some neighbors of the Old Mill Grocery have appealed a zoning official’s decision to sign a liquor permit application for Romanacci, the latest restaurant operating there. The Planning and Zoning Commission, in a split decision June 3, voted to grant a text amendment to zoning regulations...
YWCA Greenwich to Host Young Women’s Initiative
On Saturday, August 10 from 10 am to 4 pm, YWCA Greenwich will debut its Young Women’s Initiative (YW-I). This unique civic engagement training program for young women ages 16 – 20 will take place at YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Avenue in Greenwich. The YW-I Workshop will...
PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Thank Three Village Community for Generous Donations to ‘Power to Feed Long Island’ Food Drive
PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank thank the Three Village community for its kindness and generosity. Despite intermittent downpours, high heat and uncomfortable humidity, dozens of community members came out to PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island food collection on Friday, July 12, in South Setauket. They donated 2,500 pounds of food, personal care items and pet supplies, plus $1,300 in cash donations – in total, the equivalent of 4,500 meals.
'Nothing’s Gone Up’: Bureaucracy, Cost Of Capital Stifling Long Island Development
Development has been pretty static in Long Island over the past year — but industry players hope that will change soon as interest rates are expected to come down. Exactly how much Long Island’s development market actually picks up is yet to be determined, developers said at Bisnow’s 2024 Long Island State of the Market event Thursday. Longstanding bureaucratic issues that have historically stymied the region’s development remain firmly in place, but players used to working in the region are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Friday Flashback #408
As plans for a “new” Parker Harding Plaza creep along — even slower than downtown traffic — let’s look at the original lot. This view, a few years after it opened in 1954, shows the simple plan: circular traffic in one counterclockwise direction; angled parking along the river, in the middle and behind Main Street stores.
Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: July 11 to 18, with Upcoming Open Houses
Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from July 11 to 18, 2024:. 215 West Ave., Darien — $1,199,000 /$1,300,000 [PICTURED]. 14 Harriet Lane, Darien — $1,195,000 / $1,400,000. Pending Sales. 29 Park Place, Darien — $1,395,000. 31 Hillside Ave., Darien...
Shawn Wightman appointed as new superintendent of Roosevelt Union Free School District
After the retirement of previous superintendent, Deborah Wortham, the Roosevelt Union Free School District welcomes Shawn Wightman as the new Superintendent as of July 1, 2024. With a distinguished career in educational leadership and a deep commitment to student success, Wightman brings a wealth of experience and a fresh vision...
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