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Buried Long Island: History Set in Stone...

Alyssa Gutierrez’s lifelong interest in anthropology and archaeology sought expression in her curiosity about gravestones on Long Island.  Why were the pre-Revolutionary headstones of Suffolk and Nassau counties made in New England?  Who were the stone carvers?  In 2020 the author began dragging friends and family to one burial ground after another!  Interestingly, Alyssa has […]

Once upon a time….Skiing on Long Island 

For your enjoyment, continue reading to learn about the history of skiing on Long Island! Long Island at various times from the end of World War II until 1980 was home to commercial or municipal ski areas in Mill Neck, Old Bethpage, Huntington Station, Smithtown and Farmingville.  AN UPHILL SLIDE. Skiers hold the tow rope on […]

Parenting Classes: Presented by Cornell ...

Join us for our new parenting class series, ‘The First 5 Years’! Each week, we’ll cover a different topic related to caring for yourself and your child during birth through K. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension, these classes offer great information and lively discussions. The series runs every Wednesday in March from 12:30pm-2:30pm at our […]