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Almost everything you will see, ride on, or otherwise enjoy during your visit to Long Island Live Steamers was built, delivered, installed and maintained by their members. All of their members are volunteers and very few of them are professional machinists, most of them are hobbyists. The uniting interest for them lies in steam power, railroad and having fun! Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays are “scheduled” work days, where members come together and work on whatever needs to be done at that time. However, members can be found working on equipment and projects throughout their free time!

LI Live Steamers offers various types of memberships; Junior Membership, for those 16-18 years old, Full Membership, for those over 18 years of age, and Family Membership! Membership starts at only $50/year and there is a one time initiation fee of $100. Please note, only full members can qualify to operate club trains.

If you would like to attend the next public run day, it will take place on Sunday, August 29th.

There is no charge for rides on public run days, however they accept donations of any size.

Looking to host a birthday party at LI Live Steamers?

You can! Reservations must be made to reserve a birthday party with the LI Live Steamers, however there is no limit to how many people can attend. Attendees can bring their own food and/or cake (pizza parties are popular) and the organization provides picnic tables, that when sitting at you will have a great view of the action as multiple trains pass by! Rides are available to attendees of the party. Please call (631) 345-0499 for more information or to reserve your party today!

Want to volunteer? Long Island Live Steamers is in need of volunteer electricians, grounds-keepers, carpenters, signal maintainers and many other skilled individuals. Although, anyone willing to learn about the club’s operations and donate a little of their spare time to help out with various tasks is welcome!

For more information, visit them on Facebook and be sure to request to join their group: Long Island Live Steamers.

Members are assigned to various duties during public run days, which are typically scheduled for the second and last Sundays of each month from the middle of May through the end of October. The hours of operation during a public run day are 10:30AM-3PM. Some positions a member may be assigned are Ticket Booth Attendants, Ticket Takers, Station Masters and Souvenir Stand Attendants.

Members are also encouraged to help out on scheduled “work days” with various tasks, such as landscaping and track work.

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column, please email noellestanuch@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

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Located in Southaven County Park in Brookhaven (between exits 57 & 58 off Route 27 or exit 67 off the LIE) is the home of Long Island Live Steamers, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

They operate for the education and enjoyment of the public, and to preserve the history and wonderment of the glory days of railroading.

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New hire will be required to take the next Suffolk County Office Assistant Spanish-Speaking Civil Service examination and be reachable on the list in order to maintain position. Qualified candidates should print/ complete a “Support Staff” application at www.copiague.k12.ny.us and fax it along with a resume and a cover letter to:

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Kevin Sing, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Queens New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified oncologist-hematologist Kevin Sing, MD. He will be practicing at 87-14 57th Road, Suite A, Elmhurst, NY 11373.

Dr. Sing was born in the United States but grew up in Hong Kong. He is excited to bring high-quality patient care to the multicultural Queens community.

KEVIN SING, MD “I truly enjoy meeting and treating a very uniquely multicultural patient guiding them and their population here and families through the whole

process; from diagnosis to a cure or providing palliative relief,” he said.

Dr. Sing was inspired to practice hematology and oncology care because the field is rapidly evolving every year. He feels privileged to bring these life-changing updates to patients.

Dr. Sing earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Economics from the University of Virginia. He earned his medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Virginia

Commonwealth University Health Systems. He has also presented his research at multiple national conferences.

“It is very exciting to welcome Dr. Sing to our Elmhurst location and to the NYCBS family,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO. Dr. Sing is well-respected by both colleagues and patients and will bring world-class

cancer care to the local community.”

Dr. Sing is fluent in English, Cantonese Chinese, and conversational in Mandarin Chinese.

To make an appointment with Dr. Sing, please call (718) 651-9398.

For more information, please visit nycancer.com.

About New York Cancer & Blood Specialists New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is committed to our patients. We are dedicated to providing each patient with a unique path to treatment and unmatched support. We strive to make quality comprehensive cancer care available to each and every patient throughout New York.

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Continuing through the end of September, there will be largescale collection drives at several local

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Back To School How School Shopping Has Changed In The Pandemic Era Back to school shopping sales have long been indicators that the summer vacation season is coming to a close. Students and their parents may visit area stores or browse online looking for items to make the coming school year a success. Those lists have looked similar for decades, but shopping for school supplies in the pandemic era may prove to be a unique experience.

enrolled in virtual learning. Back to school shoppers may purchase less clothing and focus more on tech items, among others.

• Traditional supplies become less necessary: In 2020, Deloitte forecasted that a shift in preferences and intentions would result in parents buying fewer traditional supplies, such as notebooks and office supplies, as they chose to invest in digital resources to supplement children’s education. That shift likely will continue into this school year.

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Though hundreds of millions of adults and adolescents have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, there figures to be some lingering effects of the pandemic during the upcoming school year.

That could affect which school supplies families buy in the weeks to come. Here’s a look at some of the latest trends.

• A shift from physical stores: According to data from IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, the pandemic has accelerated a shift away from physical stores to digital shopping by about five years. It’s likely that school shoppers will turn to the internet for their supplies, which means local brick and mortar shops should increase their web presence and digital shopping capabilities to reach online shoppers. • Reassessment of what’s essential: The pandemic This includes omnichannel fulfillment, such as buy may have changed which items consumers consider online and pickup in store (BOPIS) options. essential. For example, clothing became less significant as a greater number of students were

• Support for local retailers: Community spirit grew in the early days of the pandemic and continues now.

Many people prefer to shop in locally owned stores.

Eighty percent of customers surveyed feel more or as connected to their communities, according to the business industry consultant company Accenture.

• Customers are trying new brands and products: Shoppers are trying new products out of curiosity as well as necessity. Back to school shopping may include novel brands and other items that may not have been readily purchased in years past.

Back to school shopping may continue to look a bit different than in previous years, spawning trends that may ultimately become the new normal.

Back To School How Volunteering Benefits Students Volunteering is often seen through the lens of how volunteers help to improve their communities.

Though there’s no denying the valuable role volunteers play in strengthening their communities, it’s worth noting just how much volunteers can benefit from donating their time and effort to worthy causes.

A 2020 study published in the Journal of Happiness asked 70,000 participants about their volunteering habits and mental health.

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Even if a volunteering opportunity does not

ultimately lead to a job offer, the experience students gain can help them stand out in a crowded pool of job applicants down the road.

of undergraduates in associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs who had declared majors changed their majors at least once within three years of their initial enrollment. The same report noted that roughly one in 10 changed majors more than once.

Those statistics suggest that many students are uncertain about what they want to study at the onset of their college careers.

Volunteering before and during college can help students explore their interests and see where their skills are applicable.

They can then rely on that experience as they choose • Volunteering can help a major. students find a career • Volunteering expands path. A 2017 report from students’ social horizons. the U.S. Department Volunteers serve and work of Education found alongside people from a that about 30 percent variety of socio-economic

backgrounds. That’s a great way to see the world through a new perspective, and it also can positively affect students’ eventual careers. Professionals who have worked with people of various backgrounds are in better position to effectively communicate with a wider array of people, which can help them build a more diverse set of business relationships.

Organizations recognize that value and often prioritize hiring candidates with the kind of strong interpersonal skills students develop through volunteering.

Volunteering can be a great way for students to develop an array of skills that can benefit their personal and professional lives for years to come.

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Life on a college campus can be exciting, especially for freshmen enjoying their first taste of life away from home. As exciting as campus life can be, it also can be a bit nervewracking for students who have never before had to fend for themselves.

Administrators and security personnel work to make school environments as safe as possible, but incidents can happen on any campus. A recent report from Campus Safety and Security, there were 38,100 reported criminal offenses, including burglary and identity theft, on college campuses in the United States in 2017.

stairwells are common places for assailants to target victims. If you ever feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts and err on the side of caution.

• Hide or lock up valuables. You never know what may catch the eye of a thief. Devices and cash are near the top of lists of most commonly stolen possessions, but a desperate student may steal notes or even expensive textbooks if he or she is struggling.

Always close doors and lock dorm rooms when leaving.

Keep valuables out of sight at school. Consider buying a dorm room safe and lock your locker at all times.

• Prepare for emergencies.

Research the school’s policies on emergency preparedness.

Some have text alert systems for emergency situations like adverse weather conditions, while others have clear guidelines on what students should do

• Install window alarms.

Many retailers sell batteryoperated window alarms that can be adhered to windows. The alarms will activate if the window is opened or the glass breaks.

These alarms can provide extra security even if your dorm room isn’t on the ground floor.

if they feel threatened in any way. Participate in fire drills and learn the nearest exits and protocols for emergency evacuations.

move around, but it can’t hurt to schedule certain classes, particularly if they take place after dark, with a friend so you can walk to and from classes • Utilize the buddy system. together. Security experts Most campuses are safe to say that elevators and

Neelma Khan, MD Joins New York Health New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that boardcertified family medicine physician Neelma Khan, MD, will join its dedicated team. She will be practicing at 1061 North Broadway, Second Floor, North Massapequa, NY 11758.

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“I am excited to be part of an organization that brings specialists together in one office, allowing patients to have one central location for all their healthcare needs,” she said.

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NEELMA KHAN, MD “The most rewarding aspect of my job is I can treat anyone from obstetric patients and children from birth to geriatrics,” Dr. Khan said.

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To make an appointment with Dr. Khan, please call (631) 758-7003. For more information, visit www. nyhealth.com About New York Health At New York Health, we provide highly professional, sensitive, and personalized care. All of our patients become part of the NY Health family and we will continuously strive to achieve our main goal - to deliver the best medical care possible with your well being in mind.

• Be alert when ridesharing. The safety resource Safety.com says rideshare crimes are on the rise. Always identify your driver and vehicle before getting in and ask the driver to identify your name, as he or she will have it and your destination. Wait for the

ride in a safe place, and try to avoid riding alone.

• Maintain personal health. Be sure to visit the doctor and stay current on necessary vaccinations, such as the one for meningococcal disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk for meningococcal disease in college students is slightly higher than the risk in other teens and young adults who are not attending college. Other communicative diseases can spread more easily on campus as well.

Campus and dorm safety is multifaceted. Informed students can reduce their risk of being involved in accidents or being targeted by criminals.

New York Health Welcomes Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce that board-certified Internal Medicine physician Razia Jayman-Aristide, MD MSHPPL FACP, has joined its team of physicians and will serve as Chief Medical Officer.

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Dr. Jayman-Aristide has a special interest in women’s health and wellness. She believes in practicing what she preaches. She said, “We teach generations by the examples we set. When we practice good habits, our children learn those habits and will teach those to their children.”

Dr. Jayman-Aristide’s great grandfather inspired her to get involved in medicine. He was a physician in Sri Lanka, and she would hear stories about him caring for his village. As a result, she became passionate about giving back to the community as well.

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Students need not live in fear on campus, but embracing various safety measures can make life at

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Sign-up to Swim, Bike and Run at Hempstead Town’s Annual Beachside Triathlon Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Town Board invite members of the public to register for the annual Town of Hempstead Triathlon. The triathlon is scheduled for September 25, 2021 at 8AM and will be held at Town Park Point Lookout, located at 1300 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, along the township’s south shore.

The roughly 14-mile signature athletic event will allow participants to enjoy the beautiful coastal environs of America’s largest township while competing to be the firstplace finisher in the widely acclaimed competition.

“The Town of Hempstead Triathlon is an amazing opportunity for fitness enthusiasts to enjoy our township’s beautiful south shore while competing in this three part competition,” said Clavin. “I encourage all who wish to try their hand at completing this challenging feat to register now and join in on the fun.”

The Town of Hempstead Triathlon, which comprises three separate events, will challenge participants during the roughly 14mile course.

The 3/4mile ocean swim, 10-mile bike ride and 3-mile run will allow competitors to traverse scenic sections of the township’s coastline and travel through the quaint streets of Point Lookout as they seek to set records during this year’s competition. In addition to seeking the coveted first place finish spot, triathlon participants will be competing for awards based on age. The top 3 male/female finishers for the following categories will receive awards for their efforts: Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 18 – 24 Top 3 Male/Female

Back To School When It’s Time To Call In A Tutor Busy schedules, hybrid learning and demanding coursework have affected students’ academic performance over the last year-plus. The months since a pandemic was declared in March of 2020 have been unlike any other, and confronting the academic challenges of the pandemic may have adversely affected some students’ grades.

Competitors ages: 25 – 29 Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 30 – 34 Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 35 – 39 Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 40 – 44 Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 45 – 49 Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 50 – 54 Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 55 – 59 Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 60 – 64 Top 3 Male/Female Competitors ages: 65+ The deadline to register for the highly anticipated Town of Hempstead Triathlon is Monday, August 23rd. No race day sign-ups are permitted and registration will be capped at 250 participants.

Registration must be completed online at the following link: https:// events.elitefeats.com/ tohtri21 The registration fee schedule for the Town of Hempstead Triathlon is as follows: Town of Hempstead residents ages 18 – 59: $48.50

Town of Hempstead residents ages 60+: $24.25 (enter age for discount) All non-residents: $72.50 Veterans: $24.25 “The Town of Hempstead Triathlon not only provides athletically inclined members of the public the opportunity to hone their abilities as they prepare to compete in this exciting competition, but it also showcases some of the most beautiful segments of our hometown,” said Clavin. “I look forward to cheering on participants during this year’s triathlon event.”

Check-in time for the triathlon is from 6:15am – 7:15am at Town Park Point Lookout. The race will begin at 8:00am sharp. Each participant is responsible for providing their own: biking and running gear, water bottle for bike leg, a CPSC or Snell approved helmet, and each swimmer must provide and wear their own brightly colored swim cap.

For more information, visit https://hempsteadny. gov/activities/triathlon or call the Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation at (516) 2929000 ext. 7238.

A recent report from the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Research and Strategic Improvement in Virginia found the number of middle and high school students with two or more failing marks increased by 83 percent in the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year compared to the year prior, but students’ grades may slide or they may find certain school work overly challenging even in normal years. Since many parents have not seen a periodic table or had to solve high school math problems in decades, tutors may be just what students need to regain their academic footing.

Failing grades are not necessarily the most notable indicator that students can benefit from the services of a tutor. The Princeton Review says 25 percent of high school students say homework is their biggest source of stress, and homework progress can help parents determine if it’s time to call in a tutor. Students who find their homework is taking too long, particularly double or triple the amount of time it once required, may need some extra help.

Here are some additional indicators that a tutor may be needed.

• Declining test scores: Some students are simply poor test takers, but a gradual or sudden decline in test scores may indicate students are having trouble mastering material.

Teachers can pinpoint if certain concepts are overly challenging to students and notify parents if there are any problem areas.

due to a diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disorder. A child who is struggling with reading, phonics, spelling, and writing may have dyslexia, according to the tutoring experts at Dyslexia Practitioner NJ. Tutors who specialize in learning disorders can assess and address learning conflicts and tailor instructions in ways that can help • Poor time management students overcome those or focus: Students who challenges. are struggling may have their attention drift or • Students “shut down” they put off doing tasks or say they “hate” because they don’t grasp school: Disinterest in the assignments. school or expressions of hating going to school • Lack of homework help at home: Parents may may be indicative of have prior commitments academic struggles in during the times of day the classroom, says the when their children are Princeton Review. Some doing homework. Even students get so frustrated when parents are home, they simply give up. they may discover that the Tutors can solve learning concepts covered in school puzzles and help get are not being taught in students back on track the ways parents learned and reignite their interest them and they may have in school. difficulty assisting their Tutors can be valuable children. Tutors can step in and help students when resources for students who need some one-onparents cannot. one attention to master disorder: general learning concepts • Learning Certain students learn or reinforce skills for key differently from others tests or projects.

Back To School

How To Support Students Interested In The Arts

How Students Can Transition To Life On A College Campus

Many young people harbor a strong interest in the arts, which can provide some surprising benefits. For example, the National Endowment for the Arts reports that students with high arts participation and low socioeconomic status have a 4 percent dropout rate. That’s five times lower than their low socioeconomic status peers. In addition, a report from the Rice Kinder Institute for Urban Research found that arts education experiences reduce the proportion of students in school receiving disciplinary infractions by 3.6 percent.

Despite the myriad benefits of participation in arts education, which can include improved

performance in the classroom, Americans for the Arts notes that not all students have access to art-based educational experiences.

Parents of students who are interested in the arts can try various approaches to nurture those interests.

• Support school-based arts education programs.

Funding for arts programs is perpetually in jeopardy.

Each state and school district is different, but a 2013 report from the National Association of State Boards of Education found that federal funding for arts and humanities programs totaled roughly $250 million a year, while the National Science Foundation received around $5 billion annually. Arts and sciences are both important, and parents can support legislation that directs more federal funding for the arts while urging local legislators to direct more money to arts education.

• Make art a part of life at home. Americans for the Arts recommends that parents make the arts part of life at home.

Participating alongside children as they sing, dance, draw, play music or pursue other artsbased interests is a great way to incorporate the arts into home life while showing kids how fun the arts can be.

• Research local performing arts schools.

Children who exhibit an especially strong interest in the arts may benefit from enrolling in a school that specializes in performing arts.

Such schools may be open to kids as young as five and extend all the way through high school. Some performing arts schools require prospective students to audition or apply.

Arts high schools still offer instruction in core academic subjects, but parents should explore each school’s curriculum before deciding if a given school is right for their children.

Arts education can have a profound impact on the life of a young person.

There are many ways for parents to nurture and encourage their children’s interest in the arts.

on campus. Parents also can look into on-campus resources designed to help students readjust to being back among their peers.

Knowing where to go for help should students need it can ensure any issues that arise are addressed promptly.

• Encourage students to share their concerns.

Opening up about any concerns they may have can help students as they emerge from the pandemic. Many parents were concerned about returning to the office in person, and they can share those concerns and the ultimate outcomes of their returns with students concerned about moving onto a college campus.

Parents are urged to periodically check in with college students about any anxieties they may have about being on campus.

Returning to full-time, in-person learning after the pandemic may be especially challenging for incoming college freshmen. Such students can work with their parents over the summer to conquer their fears and prepare for the coming school year.

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Schools are diverse communities in which people from all walks of life gather to teach, learn and pursue an assortment of interests and passions.

Students are perhaps the best reflection of that diversity, as even small schools are home to young people who excel in sports, music, theatre, and of course, academics.

community. The Health, Counseling and Disability Access Services at the University of MissouriSt. Louis urges students to take advantage of opportunities to engage in their new communities as early as possible. The HCDAS notes that firstyear experiences are designed to help students connect with their new life on campus and make new friends. All incoming freshmen are facing the same set of unique circumstances as the 202122 school year begins. That includes the adjustment from remote learning with limited social contact with peers to a return to more traditional academic and social settings. Navigating that transition alongside Some students may other incoming freshmen be a little anxious as can make it a little easier they prepare to return to handle. to campus this fall.

That transition could • Plan ahead. Parents be especially difficult and their college-bound for incoming college children can prepare for freshmen, who must the coming school year by overcome any pandemic- learning about on-campus related concerns about policies over the summer. returning to campus while Will masks be mandated? also making the transition Will classrooms remain to life on a college socially distanced? Are campus. The following are vaccinations required to some ways to make that attend class in person? The transition go smoothly. sooner families learn these policies, the sooner they in the can begin planning for life • Engage Much has been made of the challenges that have faced students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to remote learning and shortened school days was difficult for many families, forcing students to adapt to virtual school on the fly as their parents adjusted to working from home full-time while doing their best to keep kids engaged in their studies and occupied when school let out each day.

Given those challenges, it’s no wonder so many families are looking forward to what figures to be a more normal school year in 2021-22, but that return will pose its own unique challenges as well.

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Hempstead Town Announces The Return Of The Child Safety ID Program

As preserving the quality of life for residents in America’s largest township is a top priority for Town of Hempstead officials, nothing is more important than safeguarding and protecting our children.

Supervisor Don Clavin and Town Clerk Kate Murray have announced the return of an initiative that provides parents with a comprehensive identification kit that holds specific attributes of their child that can be used in case a child goes missing.

“The Child Safety ID Program has enjoyed great success at the Town of Hempstead for a number of years,” Supervisor Clavin stated.

“We hope that no parent has to endure a missing child, but if they do, this kit can greatly assist policing protocols in a timely manner.”

This summer, parents and children may visit our Child Safety ID Program at scheduled locations throughout the town, or make an appointment to visit the Town Clerk’s Office at Hempstead Town Hall to complete their ID kit. Fingerprinting and photographing services are provided free of charge by specially trained Town Clerk Office staff.

The identification kit includes space to record medical information, dental records and other personal information for the child. Parents can also

affix several strands of the child’s hair to maintain a DNA sample. In addition, the kit provides many safety tips to help your child become aware of signs that could indicate possible danger.

Child Safety ID Program community events are scheduled as follows: August 18 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Levittown Parkway Pool, Levittown August 19 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Slate Lane Pool, Levittown August 20 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Village Green Pool, Levittown August 23 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wolcott Road Pool, Levittown August 25 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Wantagh Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh August 26 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Pool, 1700 Prospect Ave, East Meadow August 27 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Echo Park Pool, 399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead August 30 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Newbridge Road Pool, 2600 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore August 31 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Uniondale Park, 710 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale “It saddens me that this is a part of the modern day reality we live in,” Town Clerk Kate Murray stated. “But this program gives reassurance to many parents and provides some sense of

Levittown Students Go On A History Expedition To spark interest in locally significant areas of history and culture, the Levittown School District provided an educational opportunity for students through its annual Adventures in Local History Program, which consisted of five days of field trips from July 26-30 across Long Island.

A group of 18 students, from fourth through eighth grade, visited

the Bailey Arboretum, Garvies Point Preserve and Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Long Island Aquarium and Long Island Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center.

Leading the summer enrichment program were teachers Melisa Baker and Dawn Feldman, along with Division Avenue High School volunteer Andrew Kiphart.

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Adventures in Local History is to enrich students’ understanding of the importance of local history. Through the exploration of historical sites and museums in Nassau and Suffolk counties, they will gain an increased understanding of historical figures and places all within local communities.

relief when it comes to their children.”

Parents and guardians should not be concerned with regards to privacy matters, as completed kits are provided to the child’s family and no record of the child’s fingerprints and photographs are retained by the Town of Hempstead.

“We hope parents and guardians utilize this program and have a kit handy with their child’s vital information in case of possible emergent situations,” Supervisor Clavin concluded. “We will continue investing in programs that ensure the safety and protection of HISTORY EXPEDITION - The first trip in Levittown’s Adventures in Local History all children throughout series was the Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Photo courtesy of the Levittown the Town of Hempstead School District for many years to come.”

For questions about the Child ID Program, or to schedule an appointment at Hempstead Town Hall to complete a Child ID Kit, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at (516) 812-3046.

Internet Safety Parents need to communicate with children about their digital reputations and to keep checking Internet activity.

The American School Counselor Association and iKeepSafe.org have posted a number of resources for families at iKeep Safe.org/ CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM - Levittown students got to explore different airplanes at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District reputation.

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Town of Hempstead Community Concert Series with Shows Scheduled Across the Township It is time for residents to enjoy the sun and the music in the air as the Town of Hempstead brings back the free Summer Concert Series live and in person this year just in time for “Staycation.” Supervisor Don Clavin announced the kickoff of the expansive summer concert series which includes shows at community parks across America’s largest township.

Clavin announced the many bands that will be playing at various locations this summer along with Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Bruce Blakeman, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Councilman Tom Muscarella, Councilman Chris Carini, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.

“We want all of our residents to enjoy their summer here in the Town of Hempstead while enjoying music with family and friends,” stated Supervisor Don Clavin.

“There will be over 30 bands this summer over a span of 2 months in various locations ready to perform and help everyone get back into the rhythm of life and feel the beat of the music.”

For more information

on the Town of Hempstead Summer Concert Series, visit our website at hempsteadny.gov, view our Parks and Recreation 2021 Activities Brochure or please see below. Please note that all concerts will take place outdoors and can be affected by weather – visit hempsteadny.gov or follow the Town of Hempstead on Facebook for event updates. For further information, call (516) 292-9000,

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