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For this hospital administrator, DEI is more than a concept — it’s the story of his life’s journey, and he’s passionate about...
PBMC's Director of Imaging Services Joseph Bynum has a passion for equity, diversity and inclusion, which he says tells the story of his journey from patient transporter to head of an important division in a bustling hospital.
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Celebrating Black History Month in Riverhead with music, dance, poetry and art: photos
An array of local talent from captivating dance and vocal performances, to compelling student artwork and words of inspiration from local school and community leaders, highlighted Riverhead Central School District's 15th Annual Black History Month Celebration last night at Riverhead High School. Photo gallery.
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Black History Month: Anti-Bias Task force to host free screening of ‘Just Mercy’ at The Suffolk
Starring Michael B. Jordan as attorney Bryan Stevenson and Jamie Foxx as death row inmate Walter McMillian, the 2019 film, based on Stevenson's memoir, is a powerful depiction of systemic racism in the American justice system.
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Riverhead Little League registration for spring season is open through March 3
Riverhead Little League's registration for the Spring 2024 season is now open through March 3. Registration is open to children ages 4-12.
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Riverhead students chalk messages of kindness and love at high school on ‘P.S. I Love You Day’
Students and staff at Riverhead High School donned purple and adorned school grounds with messages of support and love Friday during the school’s annual 'P.S. I Love You Day' event.
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PSEG-LI agrees to delay demolition of historic power plant building in Riverhead
After local preservation advocates pressed the Riverhead Town Board to try to delay PSEG-Long Island demolition plans for a historic building that once housed one of the island’s first electric power plants, the utility company has shelved its plans — at least temporarily.
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Habitat for Humanity builds its first poured concrete home on Long Island in Riverhead
A Habitat home undergoing construction at 18 Oak Drive is being built using insulated concrete forms, or ICF, a method that uses concrete poured between blocks of polystyrene foam for walls, rather than a wood form.
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Polish Town Street Fair and Festival to make a comeback this summer
The Polish Town Street Fair and Festival, after being on the shelf since 2020, will be back in this year, Polish Town Civic Association President Kevin Davis said in an interview yesterday.
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Black History Month celebrations begin this weekend at Riverhead Free Library
The Riverhead Free Library will host film screenings, music, dance and spoken word performances and talks featuring prominent Black community members to celebrate Black History Month. The events begin this weekend.
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Fallen NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen’s widow and mother to be honored as grand marshals of Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Leanne and Linda Simonsen, widow and mother of fallen NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen, who was killed in the line of duty in February 2019, are the grand marshals of the Jamesport St. Patrick's Day Parade, the East End Emerald Society said. The parade will take place March 30.
