Climate change affects everyone on this planet. The environment people live in can drastically change if left unchecked. With rising sea levels, Long Island’s unique geographical features make some areas on the island susceptible to more drastic changes. Climate change is a long-term change in local or global climate patterns. Many contributions impact climate change,
This week we are talking about our favorite throwback songs, also known as “Oatmeal Songs.” When we were all younger we remember eating oatmeal as a child with music playing in the background. When you hear these songs, you are right back there. What are some Oatmeal Songs from your childhood? Check out our Oatmeals
Soccer is a growing sport in America, with Major League Soccer (MLS) on track to overtake other sports. Long Island is culturally diverse region, with people from different backgrounds, many of them soccer fans. It would only make sense for Long Island to have their own MLS team to call their own. Long Island is
With the weather warming up as the days pass, it seems like more and more people want to do more activities throughout the week. With spring beginning, people long to explore the island once again. There are many activities to do throughout the spring with the warm weather beginning to kick up, flowers blossoming, and
Latino women from all over Long Island came together in Great Neck to welcome Xochitl Gonzalez. She is the NY Times Bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming. Latina Moms Connect and 100 Hispanic Women National collaborated for the first time to host this event. The venue had over 70 excited attendees from different backgrounds who
It’s been over two years since the start of the pandemic. People throughout the globe have been struggling with the changes brought about by COVID. Teachers, first responders, students, and hospitality workers have gone through ups and downs since 2020. Different industries have different perspectives on what changes came about throughout the pandemic. Nya Castro,
Soccer is more than just a sport for many people; it brings many emotions to fans and players alike. The deeply rooted connection between one’s teams and the community can be immense. The New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has been promoting the game of soccer in many different ways throughout New York. Back in
Calverton, Long Island might have a new water attraction coming in just in time for the summer heat. Island Water Park is the name of the new kind of water park. It hopes to bring a different experience than others found on the island. Island Water Park has been in the making for almost 20
We’re kicking off Women’s History Month by talking about badass women you need to know about! These women have impacted history, culture, and society in their own ways. Did you know about them before watching this video? Who inspires you? We hope you enjoyed our family #talkshow together on YouTube with our laughter, jokes, moments
As society comes closer to what’s being described as ‘endemic’ , people are becoming more aware of dangerous microbes. The recent findings of avian flu on Long Island, which currently only affects birds, might have people concerned. Bird flu, otherwise known as avian flu, is a type of influenza virus that primarily infects birds but,
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