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Hide Skimmer Covers for Inground Pools, Stone Creations of Long Island by Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers & Masonry Via Flickr: Looking for a stylish and durable cover for your external pool and landscape access points? Look no further than Hide Skimmer Covers! Made from 316 marine-grade stainless steel, our covers are attractive and the safest and most robust option on the market. Our custom inlay covers revolutionize landscaping options and replace traditional eyesore spots with hidden, convenient access points. Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers and Masonry specializes in masonry design and outdoor living, serving communities all across Long Island in all aspects of home improvement and repair. From custom patios and pools to outdoor living and asphalt driveways and concrete, Stone Creations of Long Island provides free estimates at your home or business seven days a week. With experienced employees, and a knowledgeable staff, Stone Creations of Long Island knows your home is your greatest investment and choosing the right masonry team to protect and enhance that investment is important. For any inquiries, we look forward to your questions and helping on your next home improvement or commercial project of any scale. Paul Saladino Office (631) 678-6896 Visit Our Website : www.stonecreationsoflongisland.net See our work on You Tube : www.youtube.com/user/stonecreationsLI/videos Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/stone_creations Check us out on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/stonecreations See Our Work On Houzz: www.houzz.com/pro/stonecreationsoflongisland Follow us on Wordpress: www.stonecreationsoflongislandinc.wordpress.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stonecreationsoflongisland Follow us on Instagram : www.instagram.com/stonecreationsoflongislandinc Follow us on Tik Toc: www.tiktok.com/@stonecreations

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Pool Patio with Kitchen, West Islip, NY 11795 by Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers & Masonry Via Flickr: Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers and Masonry specializes in masonry design and outdoor living, serving communities all across Long Island in all aspects of home improvement and repair. From custom patios and pools to outdoor living and asphalt driveways and concrete, Stone Creations of Long Island provides free estimates at your home or business seven days a week. With experienced employees, and a knowledgeable staff, Stone Creations of Long Island knows your home is your greatest investment and choosing the right masonry team to protect and enhance that investment is important. For any inquiries, we look forward to your questions and helping on your next home improvement or commercial project of any scale. Paul Saladino Office (631) 678-6896 Visit Our Website : www.stonecreationsoflongisland.net See our work on You Tube : www.youtube.com/user/stonecreationsLI/videos Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/stone_creations Check us out on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/stonecreations See Our Work On Houzz: www.houzz.com/pro/stonecreationsoflongisland Follow our Updates on Tumblr: www.stonecreationslongisland.tumblr.com Follow us on Wordpress: www.stonecreationsoflongislandinc.wordpress.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stonecreationsoflongisland Follow us on Instagram : www.instagram.com/stonecreationsoflongislandinc

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Old Brookville, NY 11545 - #patios #pools #outdoorliving by Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers & Masonry Via Flickr: Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers and Masonry specializes in masonry design and outdoor living, serving communities all across Long Island in all aspects of home improvement and repair. From custom patios and pools to outdoor living and asphalt driveways and concrete, Stone Creations of Long Island provides free estimates at your home or business seven days a week. With experienced employees, and a knowledgeable staff, Stone Creations of Long Island knows your home is your greatest investment and choosing the right masonry team to protect and enhance that investment is important. For any inquiries, we look forward to your questions and helping on your next home improvement or commercial project of any scale. Paul Saladino Office (631) 678-6896 Visit Our Website : www.stonecreationsoflongisland.net See our work on You Tube : / stonecreationsli Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/stone_creations Check us out on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/stonecreations See Our Work On Houzz: www.houzz.com/pro/stonecreationsoflongisland Follow us on Wordpress: www.stonecreationsoflongislandinc.wordpress.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stonecreationsoflongisland Follow us on Instagram : www.instagram.com/stonecreationsoflongislandinc Follow us on Tik Toc: www.tiktok.com/@stonecreations

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Tips To Find an Affordable Business Insurance in Jamaica and Brooklyn, NY

Operating a business, whether small or big, comes with certain risks. It is important to mitigate them as much as possible to ensure growth and profitability. Unfortunately, even the best precautions are insufficient when a business owner faces an unforeseen event that negatively impacts business operations. The right way forward in such circumstances is to consider purchasing affordable business insurance in Jamaica and Brooklyn, NY. ​  The business owner needs to decide the major risks and eliminate them with a well-designed insurance plan. It is also imperative to understand that no two businesses are identical, even when operating in the same industry. On the contrary, each entity has its share of risks to manage and its objectives to meet. Taking care of the employees is an added responsibility that cannot be avoided. It is best to contact an insurance agent to discuss the requirements for the right advice. Some of the coverage that is essential for most business owners running a small or medium business entity includes the following:

l General Liability l Professional Liability l Workers’ Compensation l Contractor’s and Builder’s Insurance l Cyber Insurance l Commercial Property l Bonds l Errors & Omissions Builder’s Risk Insurance

Many start-up businesses or small businesses that provide specialized services to their customers may have to decide to buy any of the following coverage based on their risks & requirements:

l Mechanic and Body Shop l Tools, Machine, and Equipment Insurance l Cabs and Limousines l Commercial Autos & Fleet l Disability in benefits packages l Business Interruption Insurance l Special Events l Commercial Umbrella l Liquor Liability

The insurance costs may be too high for the business owner, who has to pay the premiums regularly by cutting the necessary operational costs. Almost all small business entities are advised to opt for BOP, which is a combination of three different types of coverage. This reduces the insurance costs considerably for the business owner. It is interesting to note that BOP is an acronym for Business Owner's Policy. It is a bundled coverage comprising three separate insurance coverage at reduced costs, benefiting small and medium-sized business entities. The insurance buyer is happy to obtain the following coverage in exchange for a single type of premium:

l Business Property Insurance l General Liability Insurance l Business Interruption Insurance

The business owner will be well advised to consider the following carefully to ensure affordability when paying the requisite insurance coverage:

l Determine The Coverage Types According to the Business Needs l Comparison of at least three Business Insurance Quotes l Bundling of specific Business Insurance Policies l Managing the Related Business Risks l Reassessment of the Business Risks Every Year

Almost all business entities are at risk of liability claims filed by their customers, vendors, or a third party for bodily injury or property damage. Ensuring a settlement with the claimant instead of moving the court is the accepted norm for many small business entities. Sometimes, the concerned business has to defend itself against a related lawsuit and pay the damages as decided by the judge. Being covered by commercial general liability insurance in Brooklyn and West Islip, NY, can help pay all liability costs. 

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Cabinet Staining and Painting Services in Miller Place

Revitalize your space with our Cabinet Staining and Painting Services in Miller Place NY. Our professional team expertly applies high-quality stains or paints, allowing you to either enhance the natural beauty of your wood cabinets or introduce a vibrant new color. We deliver a flawless finish that dramatically improves the look of your home.

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Poolhouse - Poolhouse

Pool house: a sizable contemporary backyard design featuring concrete paving and a custom-shaped lap pool

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New York Contemporary Pool

Landscape with a large, modern backyard lap pool and concrete pavers

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"People in the Long Island hockey community have known about Hagens for years and always knew he was destined to be the next great player from the Island."

James Hagens' rise from Long Island youth hockey to top-five NHL Draft prospect (archived) by Colin Stephenson, published May 31st, 2025 on Newsday - Full text below the cut

The NHL’s scouting combine, which begins Sunday in Buffalo, will gather the top prospects for next month’s draft in Los Angeles. The prospects will have a weeklong series of fitness and strength testing and interviews with all 32 of the league’s teams.

James Hagens, a lifelong Islanders fan who grew up in Hauppauge, will get a face-to-face chance to try to convince his favorite team, which holds the first overall pick in the draft, to choose him.

When the Islanders won the NHL Draft lottery on May 5, it was a delicious wrinkle for Hagens, whose first NHL jersey as a youngster was that of former Islanders star John Tavares. But even before his childhood team got the No. 1 pick, Hagens always hoped to go first overall.

“Just being competitive, you want to be first,’’ he told Newsday last month. “You want to be the first guy off the board. But you know, it’s something that — it’s out of your control now. It’s the team’s choice.’’

Whether the Islanders will choose Hagens with the No. 1 pick is a fascinating question. A year ago, he was projected by many to be the top pick in 2025, but he’s no longer considered No. 1. And it was only last week, on May 23, that the Islanders hired their new general manager, Mathieu Darche. Darche has to hit the ground running as he prepares for his first draft as an NHL GM and, as a Montreal native, he isn’t likely to take Hagens with the first pick simply because he’s a Long Island kid.

Hagens, a 5-11, 178-pound center, became the early favorite to be No. 1 overall after he starred at the World Under-18 Championships in 2024 and led that tournament in scoring. This season, though, scouts and talent evaluators fell in love with a 6-2 defenseman from the Ontario Hockey League named Matthew Schaefer.

Schaefer, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, is rated the NHL’s No. 1 prospect among North American skaters, even though a broken collarbone suffered in the World Junior Championships limited him to 17 games for the OHL’s Erie Otters. The experts are nearly unanimous in saying he projects to be a No. 1 defenseman at the NHL level, and the Islanders surely could use that.

Michael Misa, a 6-1 center from Saginaw of the OHL, is the NHL’s No. 2 North American prospect, and Hagens, who just finished his freshman year at Boston College, is No. 3. Sweden’s Anton Frondell, a 6-1 center with Djurgardens IF, is the NHL’s No. 1 European skater prospect.

Even if the Islanders don’t take Hagens, he still would be the highest-drafted hockey player from Long Island if he goes within the first six picks. Mike Komisarek, a defenseman from West Islip, was selected No. 7 overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 2001.

Long Island has been producing more and more NHL players over the last decade or so, such as the Rangers’ Adam Fox (Jericho), Boston’s Charlie McAvoy (Long Beach), Washington’s Sonny Milano (Massapequa), Ottawa’s Shane Pinto (Franklin Square) and Calgary’s Matt Coronato (Greenlawn). People in the Long Island hockey community have known about Hagens for years and always knew he was destined to be the next great player from the Island.

Standing out early

“I mean, you saw it when he was 7 or 8,’’ said Steve Rizer, the hockey director and general manager of Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park, where James and his older brother, Mike Hagens Jr., first started playing hockey. “You could see, OK, he’s definitely more advanced than some of the other 7- and 8-year-olds.’’

Benoit Hogue, a former Islanders player who stayed on Long Island after his NHL career was over, saw James for the first time around that age and instantly knew he was special.

“People were like, ‘You gotta watch this kid,’  ’’ Hogue recalled. “And then I just noticed how skilled he was with the little kids. And listen, with the little kids, there’s always one that pops out. But just the skills that he had, the way he looked at the ice, the way he found the open guy, the way he skated, stickhandled. I’m like, this kid’s got it. He’s got all the skills.”

Hogue had met James’ father, Mike Hagens Sr., while playing in a local men’s league right after he retired from the NHL and moved back to Long Island. Mike Sr., who grew up in Baldwin and Freeport and played Division III college hockey at SUNY Brockport, got his sons on the ice for the first time at around 5 years old. Soon after that, he introduced them to Hogue, who by then had begun coaching youth hockey.

Hogue holds tryouts every summer for an all-star team he puts together for the Quebec International PeeWee Hockey Tournament, a world-famous event in Quebec City for players 12-and-under. Players from as far away as New England and New Jersey try out for the team, the Long Island Stars, and Hogue has had future NHLers, including Coronato, on previous teams.

When Mike Jr. made the team as a 12-year-old, Hogue asked Mike Sr. and his wife, Kristine, if James, whom he likens to Devils star Jack Hughes, could join the team as a 10-year-old.

Hogue was excited by the talent he saw in James. One night, when James was about 12, Hogue said he had a chance meeting with an NHL GM in a hotel bar and told him, “Remember this James Hagens . . . You’re going to hear about him.’’

Taking the next step

When it was time for James to go to high school, the family chose to send him and Mike Jr. to Mount St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. For almost all top hockey prospects on Long Island, the path to playing top-level hockey generally requires leaving the Island at about age 14 or 15. Some go to New Jersey, some to New England and some to the Midwest or Canada, where the competition level is high, the coaching and the facilities are top-notch and the exposure to college and junior scouts is great.

So the brothers left their parents and little sister Emma and went to Rhode Island. They didn’t go alone, though; they were joined by a few of their friends, teammates on their Long Island Royals youth team, who were trying to shape their own hockey futures.

“It was like you’re having a sleepover with your buddies every night,’’ James said.

They stayed there two years, playing hockey and lacrosse, before James left to go to the U.S. National Team Development Program in Michigan. Mike Jr., a defenseman, went to Chicago to play junior hockey with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League.

Hagens was not eligible for the 2024 NHL Draft upon graduation from the NTDP, as most of his classmates were, because of his November birthday. He’d been drafted by London of the OHL in 2022 and could have gone there, but he chose to go to Boston College, where he reunited with his brother. His father believes that decision may have played a part in why he slipped in the draft rankings.

“Maybe [the OHL] would have been an easier path, a safer path, in his draft year,’’ Mike Sr. said. “He maybe would have put up more points — he’d have been playing against 16-year-olds [in junior hockey] instead of playing against 24-year-old men [in college].’’

As a freshman this past season, James was one of the youngest players in college hockey. He was BC’s third-leading scorer — behind first-round picks Ryan Leonard (Washington) and Gabe Perreault (Rangers) — with 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games. Misa had 62 goals and 134 points in 65 games for Saginaw.

Hagens played on the gold medal-winning U.S. team at the World Junior Championships, recording five goals and nine points in seven games. Schaefer had a goal and an assist for Canada before getting injured. Misa didn’t make the Canadian team.

Family ties

Having the brothers on the same team again definitely made life a lot easier for the Hagens family. With Emma, 14, playing travel hockey, things would have been super-hectic for two parents trying to follow three kids, all playing on different teams. That’s how it was when James was with the national team development program and Mike Jr. was in Chicago.

“Most weekends, [Mike Sr. is] in a hotel, one city, I’m in a hotel, another,’’ Kristine Hagens said. “And one of [the kids] is off with another family somewhere.’’

This winter, Mike Sr. and Kristine had only two teams to worry about, and if Emma had a game in the Boston area, her brothers would come and watch, allowing the family to be together.

Often, people at Emma’s games would recognize James and ask him to pose for pictures. It was a reminder that life is about to change for the Hagens family.

With James about to be drafted, Mike Sr. and Kristine, who are both middle school teachers on Long Island, finally may be seeing some light at the end of the tunnel after years of making financial sacrifices for hockey. Maybe now they can build the extension on their three-bedroom ranch home that they’ve long fantasized about. The brothers share a bedroom, and Emma’s room is so small that Kristine calls it “barely a bedroom.’’

If not an extension, perhaps they could start with a smaller splurge, maybe a new car.

“All our cars have 250,000 miles on them,’’ Kristine said.

That’s the life for most hockey parents, who often have to shell out $10,000 or more for travel hockey fees plus buy expensive equipment — sticks are $300 to $400, top-end skates can go for up to $1,200 — and pay for travel and hotel rooms every weekend as they bring their kids around the country for games, tournaments and showcases.

“One of the things that’s unique about the Hagens family is, I think most of the top players that go through this hockey circuit are super-affluent,’’ said John Osei-Tutu, the Hagens’ family adviser. “They’re not that.’’

“You have to work more than one job,’’ said Mike Sr., who has a summer gig as a fishing boat captain with the Captain Lou Fleet in Freeport.

For the Hagens family, the sacrifices, financial and otherwise, would have been worth it even if James wasn’t going to play professional hockey. When he gets drafted, Mike and Kristine will have a new favorite team to root for.

Unless, of course, it’s the Islanders.

“What a story that would be, right?’’ Mike Sr. said. “I hope it happens, obviously, but he just wants to play pro hockey and play in the NHL.’’

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2025 NHL draft results: round 1

1st overall, New York Islanders: D Matthew Schaefer, Erie Otters (Hamilton, Ontario) 2nd overall, San José: C Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit (Oakville, Ontario) 3rd overall, Chicago: C Anton Frondell, Djurgårdens I.F. Ishockeyförening (Huddinge, Sweden) 4th overall, Utah: C Caleb Desnoyers, Moncton Wildcats (Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec) 5th overall, Nashville: C Brady Martin, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Centre Wellington Township, Ontario) 6th overall, Philadelphia: RW Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads (Peterborough, Ontario) 7th overall, Boston: C James Hagens, Boston College Eagles (Islip, New York) 8th overall, Seattle: C Jake O'Brien, Brantford Bulldogs (Toronto, Ontario) 9th overall, Buffalo: D Radim Mrtka, Seattle Thunderbirds (Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic) 10th overall, Anaheim: C Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) 11th overall, Pittsburgh: C Benjamin Kindel, Calgary Hitmen (Coquitlam, British Columbia) 12th overall, Philadelphia: C Jack Nesbitt, Windsor Spitfires (Sarnia, Ontario) 13th overall, Detroit: LW Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips (Winnipeg, Manitoba) 14th overall, Columbus: D Jackson Smith, Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions (Calgary, Alberta) 15th overall, Vancouver: C Braeden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds (Strathcona County, Alberta) 16th overall, New York Islanders: RW Victor Eklund, Djurgårdens I.F. Ishockeyförening (Stockholm, Sweden) 17th overall, New York Islanders: D Kashawn Aitcheson, Barrie Colts (Toronto, Ontario) 18th overall, Calgary: C Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals (Macklin, Saskatchewan) 19th overall, St. Louis: RW Justin Carbonneau, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (Lévis, Quebec) 20th overall, Columbus: G Pyotr Andreyanov, Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (Volsk, Russia) 21st overall, Nashville: D Cameron Reid, Kitchener Rangers (Aylmer, Ontario) 22nd overall, Pittsburgh: RW Bill Zonnon, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (Montreal, Quebec) 23rd overall, Ottawa: D Logan Hensler, University Of Wisconsin Badgers (Woodbury, Minnesota) 24th overall, Pittsburgh: C Will Horcoff, University Of Michigan Wolverines (Birmingham, Michigan) 25th overall, Chicago: RW Václav Nestrašil, Muskegon Lumberjacks (Prague, Czech Republic) 26th overall, Nashville: RW Ryker Lee, Madison Capitols (Chicago, Illinois) 27th overall, Washington: RW Lynden Lakovic, Moose Jaw Warriors (Kelowna, British Columbia) 28th overall, Winnipeg: D Alexander Boumedienne, Boston University Terriers (Lidingö, Sweden) 29th overall, Chicago: C Mason West, Edina High School Hornets (Edina, Minnesota) 30th overall, San José: G Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars (North Vancouver, British Columbia) 31st overall, Los Angeles: D Henry Brzustewicz, London Knights (Washington Charter Township, Michigan) 32nd overall, Calgary: C Cullen Potter, Arizona State University Sun Devils (Hortonia Township, Wisconsin)

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These are probably never going to be reissued since Nintendo is closing down Pocket Camp's service in November, so I remade them in New Horizons. This is my second custom design ID in West Islip (my island) since I have another sona as another playable resident there. I used it because my first custom design ID in that island won't have room for these designs.

Available skin tones: 2, 5, 6, and 8

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Pool Patio, West Islip, NY 11795 by Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers & Masonry Via Flickr: Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers and Masonry specializes in masonry design and outdoor living, serving communities all across Long Island in all aspects of home improvement and repair. From custom patios and pools to outdoor living and asphalt driveways and concrete, Stone Creations of Long Island provides free estimates at your home or business seven days a week. With experienced employees, and a knowledgeable staff, Stone Creations of Long Island knows your home is your greatest investment and choosing the right masonry team to protect and enhance that investment is important. For any inquiries, we look forward to your questions and helping on your next home improvement or commercial project of any scale. Paul Saladino Office (631) 678-6896 Visit Our Website : www.stonecreationsoflongisland.net See our work on You Tube : www.youtube.com/user/stonecreationsLI/videos Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/stone_creations Check us out on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/stonecreations See Our Work On Houzz: www.houzz.com/pro/stonecreationsoflongisland Follow our Updates on Tumblr: www.stonecreationslongisland.tumblr.com Follow us on Wordpress: www.stonecreationsoflongislandinc.wordpress.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stonecreationsoflongisland Follow us on Instagram : www.instagram.com/stonecreationsoflongislandinc

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Techo Bloc Blu 60 Smooth Slab with 6x6 Valet Onyx Black by Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers & Masonry Via Flickr: We are never afraid to mix and match Techo-Bloc products to create unique designs! This basket weave pattern features Blu 60 Smooth Slab and Onyx Black Valet pavers with Super Black Coping! #techobloc #stonecreationsoflongisland

Stone Creations of Long Island, Deer Park, NY 11729 

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Emily Dickinson takes a carriage ride with Death. A couple are invited over to a neighbor's daughter's exorcism. A country witch with a sea-captain's head in a glass globe intercedes on behalf of abused and abandoned children. In July of 1915, in Hardin County, Ohio, a boy sees ghosts. Explore contemporary natural history in a baker's dozen of exhilarating visions. Praise for Jeffrey Ford: "Outstanding. . . . Ford uses . . . incongruously lyrical phrases to infuse the everyday with a nebulous magic."—Publishers Weekly, Best Books of the Year(Starred Review) "For lovers of the weird and fantastic and lovers of great writing, this is a treasure trove of disturbing visions, new worlds and fully realized craft."—Shelf Awareness (Starred Review) "Properly creepy, but from time to time deliciously funny and heart-breakingly poignant, too."—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) Jeffrey Ford was born on Long Island in New York State in 1955 and grew up in the town of West Islip. He studied fiction writing with John Gardner at S.U.N.Y. Binghamton. He's been a college English teacher of writing and literature for thirty years. He is the author of eight novels including The Girl in the Glass and four short story collections. He has received the World Fantasy, Nebula, Edgar, and Shirley Jackson awards. He lives with his wife Lynn in a century old farm house in a land of slow clouds and endless fields.

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10/1/23.

October is starting with a bang. Faulty Cognitions (San Antonio, Texas) are fronted by Chris Mason, the man behind Dirt Cult Records. This is old-fashioned, meat and potatoes, fist-pumping rock. Listen to "Las Cruces" - it immediately reminded me of the energy of bands like Soul Asylum, Titus Andronicus, Hüsker Dü and The Replacements.

This "demo" is being released by Dead Broke Rekerds (West Islip, New York).

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Discover the very best CNA Training Programs in Long Island: Your Pathway to a Rewarding Healthcare Career

Discover ​the Best CNA Training Programs‍ in Long Island: Your⁣ Pathway ​to a Rewarding Healthcare Career

Are⁤ you considering‍ a healthcare ​career⁢ that is⁢ not only fulfilling but also​ offers ‍numerous​ job opportunities? ‍As the demand for skilled ⁣nursing professionals continues to grow, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)⁤ is one of the ⁣most accessible and rewarding paths you ⁤can ⁤take. In this​ article, we will‌ explore the best CNA training programs‍ in Long Island, providing you with the essential information to kickstart‌ your career in the healthcare field.

What is a certified​ Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a critical role in the healthcare ‌system. ⁢CNAs provide essential care to ​patients,assisting with‌ daily activities such as​ bathing,dressing,feeding,and monitoring vital signs under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical​ Nurses (LPNs).‌ this position is ⁣crucial in facilities like nursing homes, hospitals, and clinics.

Why Choose ⁢CNA ⁣Training in⁢ Long Island?

Long Island is home to a diverse ​and expanding healthcare sector, making it an ideal ‌location‌ for aspiring‌ nursing⁤ assistants. Here are some compelling ‍reasons why you shoudl consider CNA training in Long Island:

High Demand: The‍ region is experiencing a ⁣surge⁤ in demand for healthcare ‌workers, notably cnas.

Flexible⁤ Programs: Many training programs offer‌ flexible schedules to accommodate working ⁣students.

Local Job Opportunities: Completing training in Long Island allows ‌you to network with‍ local employers and easily​ find job placements.

Quality Training: numerous accredited programs provide high-quality education and practical experience.

Top CNA Training Programs ⁤in Long Island

Choosing the right training program is⁢ crucial ‌for‍ your success as a ‍CNA.Below, we highlight some⁣ of the top CNA training programs in Long Island:

Institution

Location

Duration

Cost

LIU Post

Brookville, ⁤NY

4-8 weeks

$1,200

Sunrise Medical ​Center

West Islip, NY

4 weeks

$800

Nassau‌ Community College

Garden City, NY

6 ⁣weeks

$1,500

American Red Cross

Multiple Locations

4-8 weeks

$1,100

Brentwood⁢ School‍ of Health

Brentwood, NY

4 weeks

$900

Steps to Enroll in a ⁣CNA Training Program

Enrolling in a CNA training program is straightforward. ⁢Follow these steps to start your journey:

Research Programs: Use the table above to ‌identify‍ programs that fit your needs.

Check Accreditation: Ensure the program is accredited by the state of New ‌York.

Fill Out Submission: complete your ​application form,‌ which may include⁢ providing transcripts and proof of any prerequisite education.

Attend Orientation: Participate in an orientation session if offered, to familiarize yourself with‍ faculty and policies.

Begin Classes: Start your coursework and hands-on training as laid out⁣ in ⁢your program schedule.

The Benefits ‍of Becoming a CNA

Choosing to become ⁢a CNA can yield numerous benefits:

Job​ Security: The ⁣healthcare sector is consistently growing,​ ensuring demand for CNAs.

Gateway to Advanced Careers: Experience ‌as a CNA can pave the way for further⁣ education ‌in nursing or healthcare management.

Flexibility: ‍Many certificates allow for flexible hours,making it easier to balance ⁢work and personal life.

Fulfillment: CNAs ofen report high levels of job satisfaction⁤ due to the ⁢personal ‌connections ⁢they make with patients.

Real-Life Experiences of CNAs in Long Island

Understanding the personal ⁤experiences of ⁣CNAs can provide valuable ⁤insight into the ‍role. ⁣HereS what some local‍ CNAs have to say:

“Being a‌ CNA has been incredibly rewarding. I ⁢love connecting with my patients and making their days a little ‌brighter!” – Sarah M.,Long Island CNA

“The training I⁢ received prepared ​me incredibly ⁣well⁤ for ⁢my​ job. Every day is⁤ different,⁤ and I find fulfillment in providing care.” -⁣ James L., ⁣Long⁤ Island CNA

Practical Tips for Success in CNA Training

To excel in⁣ your CNA training, consider the‌ following ‌tips:

Stay organized: Keep ⁢track of assignments, crucial dates, and study materials.

practice⁤ hands-On⁣ Skills: Utilize the training facilities as much as possible⁢ to practice essential ​skills.

Participate ⁣Actively: Engage in discussions and ⁤ask questions during‍ classes.

Network with Classmates: Building ⁣relationships ​can lead to peer support and job opportunities.

Conclusion

Embarking on a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant ⁣is an excellent choice, particularly in Long Island, where numerous ⁣training programs provide a solid ‌foundation for your ⁣future. With the right education, you ​can step into a fulfilling role⁤ that meets the growing needs of the healthcare sector. Whether you aim to gain valuable experience​ or aspire to advance further in ⁢healthcare, training to become a CNA is⁣ the first step along ⁣your rewarding journey.

Start ‌your ‍research⁢ today, enroll in a program, and⁢ pave the way to a triumphant and meaningful ⁤career in healthcare as ⁣a ⁢CNA!

https://cnatrainingprogram.net/discover-the-very-best-cna-training-programs-in-long-island-your-pathway-to-a-rewarding-healthcare-career/