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Connetquot School Board Elections – Candidate Profiles
Salvatore Napolitano - Connetquot School Board
Residence: RonkonkomaOccupation: Retired bankerPrevious Elected Office: NonePosition Sought: Board of Education Trustee
Sal Napolitano is running for one of the two open seats on the School Board for Connetquot Central...
The Spring Run Has Begun
Photo Credit: Wirestock at Freepik
The shores and waters of Long Island are on fire right now. Everywhere you go, there are fisherman with tight lines, bent rods, and hands full of fish scales. The...
Fire Island Ferries Secures License Recertification Ahead of Summer Boating Season
Photo Credit - Pexels by Engin Akyurt
As the summer sun beckons beachgoers and tourists to the idyllic shores of Fire Island, preparations are underway to ensure safe and reliable transportation to this beloved destination....
Connetquot School Board Elections: Candidate Profiles
Marissol Mallon - Connetquot School Board
Residence: BohemiaOccupation: ChemistFirst Elected: 2021Current Seat on Board: President
Marissol Mallon was first elected to the Connetquot CSD Board in 2021. She has since become the president of the five-member...
Islip School Board Elections: Ballot Previews
On Tuesday, May 21, school district residents across the County will have the opportunity to elect school board members and pass budgets and other ballot propositions for their respective districts.
All eleven of Islip’s school...
First Commercial Kelp Harvest in NYS Held at Violet Cove Oyster
Photo: Suffolk County Executive Romaine inspects the first sugar kelp harvest (Credit - Matt Meduri)
For generations, Long Island has prided itself on its aquaculture. An economic bonus of the pristine and activity-rich coastal waterways,...
Brookhaven School Board Elections: Ballot Previews
On Tuesday, May 21, school district residents across the County will have the opportunity to elect school board members and pass budgets and other ballot propositions for their respective districts.All seventeen of Brookhaven’s school...
Bellport Boys and Girls Club Hosts ‘Give Back Bellport’ Day
Photo: The Bellport Boys and Girls Club’s Second Annual Give Back Bellport Day (Credit -Office of Legislator Thorne)
A community’s strength can be gauged by many metrics, but none quite as important as its ability...
The Necessary Standard for American Education: How Governor’s Races are Different
An important aspect of understanding civics is understanding that governor’s races, or gubernatorial elections, are often of a completely different strain of electoral participation, and can very easily not reflect the typical partisan lean...
Long Island Locavore: Asparagus – The Quintessential Springtime Vegetable Long Island Locavore:
By Nancy Vallarella
Photo: Lobster and Asparagus Salad with Miso-Mustard Vinaigrette
Asparagus season is in full swing on Long Island, with local farmers harvesting these tender spears until the end of June. To make the most...
Why Counting Illegals On The Census Threatens American Democracy
By Dale L. Wilcox | AMAC Outside Contributor
Overview - AMAC - The Association of Mature American CitizensThe Association of Mature American Citizens represents Americans 50 plus. AMAC is centered on American values, freedom of...
State Legislature Proposes Bills to Combat Antisemitism and Defund Anarchy in Higher Education Institutions
Photo: Credit - Image by Freepik
In response to growing concerns about antisemitism and disorder on college campuses, the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly have introduced legislation aimed at addressing...