Jay Matuk, LI educator from Miller Place, dies at 66

He was a teacher, vice principal and principal at Long Island schools, from Long Beach to Brookhaven Town.

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Upcoming Events

Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile

Jan12

The Mount Sinai South Nassau community health bus will provide health screenings and vaccinations to patrons ages 18 and older, first come, first served

Where

Baldwin Public Library

2385 Grand Ave.

Baldwin, NY

Phone

516-223-6228

Price

free

Taize Service

Jan17

A candlelit service that is meditative in nature, with quiet singing (short songs repeated again and again), Scripture, silence for meditating (a time to reflect on whatever word or phrase touches one's heart), and prayer, all are welcome, 6 p.m.

Where

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

99 Central Park Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-349-1966

Price

free

Brookhaven AARP Volunteer Team Meeting

Feb4

Meet new people, impact your community, learn about local issues, get information about AARP programs and discounts in addition to volunteer opportunities. Held the first Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Where

Rose Caracappa Senior Center

739 Rte 25A

Mt. Sinai, NY

Phone

631-476-6431

Price

free

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