Author: The Long Island Times

The two organizations held a special reception at The Art Guild in Port Washington on Sunday, Jan. 21 for a show called “Expressions–Our Perspective in Art, Photography and Words.”

John LaSpina, president of Maple Family Centers, was named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of State Veterans Homes.

The clinic, called “Her Time to Shine,” was held at the Yes We Can Community Center in Westbury.

The project, called “Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay,” is being funded by a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

The team will provide monthly career mentoring to two local high school students enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island’s Rise Up program.

A portion of the proceeds from the upcoming New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers game will directly benefit the foundation.

The money funded the purchase of 15 giant lighted snowflakes that are hanging up and down Main Street in Port Washington for the holiday season.