Girl Scouts Robotics Classes Program

When I first started to teach robotics to elementary school students, I noticed that they were not sure of their abilities and were not comfortable when it came to STEM education. I decided to organize and teach robotics classes to these students to make STEM education accessible to everyone. From the beginning, the program emphasized interactive and hands-on activities rather than traditional teaching methods. I worked with about 15 participants over a period of weeks, helping them design and program simple robots. This allowed them to explore engineering concepts in a creative and engaging way. One of the most rewarding aspects was seeing their confidence grow. At first, they were unsure of their capabilities to learn the material, especially since they had no prior knowledge of it. Yet, as they worked on projects and overcame obstacles, they began taking ownership of their work, working together with others, and taking pride in what they had accomplished. This was not without its own set of challenges, however. It demanded a high level of organization to ensure that robot kits, materials, and schedules were managed effectively. In addition, there was a need to ensure that the content was accessible to a variety of experience levels. Through this process, I was able to develop leadership skills such as communication, flexibility, and mentoring. Working with mentors and administrators at Bethpage High School Robotics helped create a plan for the program’s sustainability. This experience showed me the power of hands-on learning and inspired me to continue creating opportunities for younger students to explore STEM and develop a passion for innovation.

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When I first started to teach robotics to elementary school students, I noticed that they were not sure of their abilities and were not comfortable...

Get Ready for Summer with Brands Cycle & Fitness

Brands Cycle & Fitness

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

Tom Gambardella

Wantagh-Seaford

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle & Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY,...

Fast, Appointment-Free DMV Processing — Plates Issued On The

Carco DMV Services

Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50 states. Skip the long lines, dealing with DMV websites, and delays. Walk into our Huntington or Bellmore office and walk out with plates and registrations in hand — no appointment needed. Our Services Include: • Vehicle registrations &amp; renewals • Title transfers &amp; duplicate titles • Plate issuance &amp; surrenders • In-transit permits • Lien recordings &amp; releases • Out-of-state transactions (all 50 states) • Dealership processing (for new and used dealers) • Fleet &amp; commercial vehicle services We specialize in fast, accurate processing while ensuring full compliance with DMV regulations. Whether you're purchasing a vehicle, managing a dealership, or operating a commercial fleet, our experienced team makes the process simple and stress-free. Serving all Long Island communities and Spanish-speaking assistance available. For more information visit our website, email us, or call us.

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Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50...

Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life!

Long Island Swim School

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life. With locations in Garden City and Syosset we train over 2,000 children each week at every swim level from Beginner to Olympian. Long Island Swim School offers swim lessons for children ages 2 - 14years old. The main emphasis of our programs is to teach children to swim correctly and develop essential water skills in a relaxed environment. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. Through skill based quality teaching our students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming. At Long Island Swim School, we teach children to swim the same way the best in the world do. By using age-appropriate, proven techniques children build real skills in kick, pull, body position, and breath control. Our logical, consistent progression turns every fundamental—whether blowing bubbles or learning butterfly timing—into a building block for efficient, confident swimming. Our professional staff are swimmers and coaches with the knowledge to give your child the skills to achieve more than just water safety. We provide the best foundation possible for success. Not every child will dream of Olympic glory, but every child should have the foundation to take them there. Whether the end goal is a competitive journey or a recreational one, whether your child competes in 2044 or they are happy playing in their home pool, the skills they learn at Long Island Swim School will take them as far as their dreams allow. Visit our 2 locations: Garden City: 750 F. Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 ​(516) 378-8467 GCSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com Syosset: 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 ​(516) 378-8467 SYSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

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Introducing our newest program - Dragonfly Weekday Learners!

Dragonfly Cares

We’re Dragonfly Cares, a group of providers offering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Speech-Language Therapy across Long Island. Our goal is to support children as well as the caregivers around them, while emphasizing community engagement and transparency. Our goal from the start has been to create a supportive network and uplifting environment for the families and therapists we work with. No more one-size fits all models, we provide more and always will. Each group is led by a BCBA and includes 1:1 support from a trained behavior technician. Groups are thoughtfully formed based on each child’s individual needs and skill sets. It’s a wonderful opportunity for your child to build social skills, communication, and more—all in a fun and supportive environment! Dragonfly Early Learners (2-3 yrs) Tuesday &amp; Thursday 10-12PM Dragonfly Learners (4-5 yrs) Tuesday &amp; Thursday 10-1PM Call/Text/Email Deanna (516) 836-1447 deanna@dragonflyaba.com

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We’re Dragonfly Cares, a group of providers offering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Speech-Language Therapy across Long Island. Our goal is to...

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Hicksville gas station Sunday night.According to authorities, a man armed with a black handgun entered the BP gas station, located at 325 Jerusalem Ave., and verbally demanded money at 9:11 p.m.The man fled the scene on foot eastbound on 11th Street with an undisclosed amount of cash.No injuries were reported.Police described the robber as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150 pounds and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.Detectives request anyone with information to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.Image via Google Maps

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Hicksville gas station Sunday night.

According to authorities, a man armed with a black handgun entered the BP gas station, located at 325 Jerusalem Ave., and verbally demanded money at 9:11 p.m.The man fled the scene on foot eastbound on 11th Street with an undisclosed amount of cash.

No injuries were reported.Police described the robber as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150 pounds and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

Detectives request anyone with information to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.Image via Google Maps

The robbery occurred Sunday night, police said.

Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint in Hicksville

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Join us on Saturday, June 6th at 5 p.m. for a fun evening of fellowship &amp; food! Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, June 3rd

Local Event: Invitation to Fellowship & Supper﻿ at St. Margaret's Church

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Join us  on Saturday, June 6th at 5 p.m. for a fun evening of fellowship & food! Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, June 3rd

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The John Gardiner Farm

Rev your engines for a day of vintage automotive beauty where all trucks are welcome for viewing and registration. This family-friendly event features all-day train rides on the former Lollipop Farm Train and on-site food vendors for your enjoyment. General admission is only $5.00, with children under 12 entering for free.

Local Event: Double Clutch Classic Truck Show

Double Clutch Classic Truck Show

Rev your engines for a day of vintage automotive beauty where all trucks are welcome for viewing and registration. This...

Manetto Hill Animal Hospital

The 16th Paws 2 Love Pet Adoption Festival will take place on Sunday June 7, from 11am to 3pm on the grounds of the Manetto Hill Animal Hospital at 122 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview, New York. The festivities include music, vendors, raffles, food but MOST importantly Animals to adopt! Leashed pets welcome. Come support these amazing rescues and have a great fun filled day. Can't make it...please contribute to the Go Fund Me- 100% is split between the rescue organizations in attendance. Please help these sweet animals anyway you can!!

Local Event: 16th Annual Paws 2 Love Pet Adoption Festival

16th Annual Paws 2 Love Pet Adoption Festival

The 16th Paws 2 Love Pet Adoption Festival will take place on Sunday June 7, from 11am to 3pm on the grounds of the Manetto...

249 Cold Spring Rd.

Experience suburban calmness with city accessibility in this stunning renovate home located in the top-rated Syosset School District. This 3,700 SF residence features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a full ADT security system on a spacious 1.7-acre lot just minutes from the Syosset LIRR station.

Local Event: Open House

Open House

Experience suburban calmness with city accessibility in this stunning renovate home located in the top-rated Syosset School...

Main Street

See Firefighter Charlie and sign up for his free Junior Program. See us at our booth at the Farmingdale Fair 10am-4pm. Take a picture with Firefighter Charlie.&nbsp;

Local Event: Firefighter Charlie will be at Farmingdale Street Fair 

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See Firefighter Charlie and sign up for his free Junior Program. See us at our booth at the Farmingdale Fair 10am-4pm. Take a...

Firefighter Charlie will be at Farmingdale Street Fair 

Jay Heritage Center

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
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Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Milkshake Factory's 1st Long Island Location

Woodbury is getting sweeter with a new addition that will feature classic and gourmet milkshakes, as well as non-dairy options.

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A Knicks NBA Finals Guide, From Nassau County's...

Patch enlisted the help of a panel of experts to break down the Knicks’ NBA Finals chances. Those experts? Varsity basketball coaches.

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Bethpage ShopRite Undergoing Major Renovation,...

The grocery store has already unveiled part of its newly expanded space, with additional upgrades planned through the fall.

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Hicksville Ranked Among Best Places To Live In...

The hamlet landed in the top 5 in U.S. News & World Report's rankings, trailing only a South Shore community and one other town.

Hicksville Ranked Among Best Places To Live In New York 2026-27 Again

Long Island's Best Pizza: Who Makes Your...

There are so many pizzerias on the Island. Where do you like to go to get your pizza fix?

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Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint in Hicksville

The robbery occurred Sunday night, police said.

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