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Riverhead High's Blue Masques Shine at Board Meeting with 'Newsies' Performance
At a recent Board of Education meeting, the Riverhead High School Blue Masques performed scenes from the musical 'Newsies.' The performance showcased the students' skills and highlighted the district's focus on arts education. The Riverhead Central School District continues to support its music and arts programs, creating opportunities for students to explore their artistic interests. This commitment helps integrate the arts into the educational experiences of students at Riverhead.'Visit here for more details.
BREAKING NEWS: Stony Brook University grapples with student protests
BREAKING NEWS: This story is ongoing and will be updated as more information is available. In the early hours of Thursday morning, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Stony Brook University was rocked by a series of events that culminated in the arrest of 29 individuals, including students, faculty members, and external affiliates for violating various legal statutes and university policies.
SBU professor David Tonjes wins 2024 Eco Award
Stony Brook University Research Associate Professor David Tonjes of Huntington received the 2024 Eco Award from Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities at its fifth annual Eco Awards ceremony on April 18. The Eco Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the environment and sustainability made by residents, students, schools, municipalities,...
Skip Barber pitches driving school for runway at EPCAL to Riverhead Town Board
A driving school is interested in holding classes on a town-owned runway at the Calverton Enterprise Park. Executives from Skip Barber, a racing and driving school company, pitched locating a driving school on the 10,000-linear-foot runway to the Riverhead Town Board at its April 18 work session. “We operate one...
East Setauket's Ward Melville High Triumphs in Regional Mock Trial, Heads to State Championships
The Ward Melville High School Mock Trial team from East Setauket recently won the Region VIII Mock Trial title, defeating teams including the two-time regional champions, Huntington High School. This victory qualifies them for the state championships in Albany, scheduled for May 19-22, 2024. Their last participation at this level was in 2016.
William Floyd Middle School Inspires Community with Annual Kindness Week
William Floyd Middle School recently held its annual Kindness Week, an event aimed at promoting kindness and respect. The initiative, led by school counselor Taylor Buckley, saw students, faculty, and staff engage in activities that highlighted various aspects of kindness.
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