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Courtney Leonard’s large scale map of Long Island is made up of thousands of individual porcelain thumbprints resembling shells.

An original and compelling voice in contemporary art, Courtney M. Leonard’s artistic perspective takes root in her heritage as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/19/23

What can schools do to make sure that outdoor events like football games, graduations and rallies are safer and more secure?

The need for security at any large-scale public event such as a high school football game, a musical concert, or a graduation must be a first consideration for any organizer. We live in a time when … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 8/22/19

Calling for help in an emergency

How can schools stop the confusion amongst staff about who calls a lock down or calls the police? Many school districts I work with have difficulty with this exact process and its dangerous. When … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 7/15/19

Q: What can schools do to prevent school shootings before they happen?

A: I have been involved in teaching and training schools and businesses on preparing for and surviving violence for the past 15 years and it has always been my goal to prevent the violence in the … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 6/10/19

Who can we trust?

Q. We met with three architects, three contractors and an interior designer and also went to our building department because we just want everything to go smoothly, with no problems, since we’re doing a big job . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 6/7/19

Q. When we do lock down drills, I have to use a key to lock my classroom door. I have found it to be difficult to do when I’m nervous.Is there a way we can do this faster and without going into the hallway?

Time=Life, getting the school facilities locked down quickly. A: One of the key elements to survival of a violent incident, like an Active Shooter in a school, is to act quickly and get the room … more

2/28/19

Q: How can we prevent vaping in our schools?

A: Teachers and district administrators all over the United States are scrambling to deal with the student vaping epidemic. For people who are not familiar or sure exactly what vaping is … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro, CPM | 1/30/19

Why do buildings fail?

Several times a year I have the privilege of speaking to high school students about careers. A student recently asked the following question: How often do you see buildings fall down, and how can you prevent that? more

By Monte Leeper | 9/28/18

Creating dreams, one room at a time

As I walked into the retail showroom of GMM Design Studio and greeted Gina Mangano and her assistant, Natalie Nakash, I was told, “Go! . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 8/24/17

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve welcomes visitors to its new exhibit, showcasing some beautiful delights from the sea. Museum supervisor Veronica Natale says that each seashell has its own unique quality.

Beauty uncovered from our seas

From the waters of the Caribbean to the oceans in Asia, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve in Glen Cove has gathered seashells from across the globe more

By Nakeem Grant | 8/10/17

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