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Making Democracy Work: How local libraries work toward sustainability
As a trustee of my local library, I signed up for a training about “ALA and Sustainability” given by the American Library Association. What I learned was that the ALA at its Annual Conference in 2015 passed a resolution noting that libraries play an important and unique role in wider community communications about resilience, climate change and a sustainable future.
2024 Memorial Day events on the North Shore
Falling every year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in all branches of the U.S. military. May they never be forgotten. The following communities will commemorate this federal holiday. Centerport. The Centerport Fire Department will host a Memorial...
Editorial: Local heroes, local support — veteran programs on Long Island
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion, a time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We pay our respects at cemeteries, hold parades and fly the flag at half-staff. But as we honor the fallen, let’s not forget the living veterans who carry the weight of their service.
Join the Islip Planning Board Meeting on May 22 to Discuss Local Land Use and Environmental Impact
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Athletic Cuts, Bigger Class Sizes Loom After Voters Reject Suffolk County School Levy Increases
In Suffolk County, both the Sachem Central School District and the West Babylon School District fell short of the 60-percent supermajorities that were needed as the proposed budgets exceeded the tax cap. Final vote tallies Wednesday, May 22, showed 56-percent of voters backed West Babylon’s levy increase, while just 50.3-percent...
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