Community News

Town of Hempstead Announces Grant to Island Harvest to Establish “No One Goes Hungry in Hempstead” Food Program in Time for Holiday Season

Supervisor Don Clavin, along with the entire Hempstead Town Board, announced the authorization of a $470,539.78 relief grant for Island Harvest Food Bank to establish the “2021 No One Goes Hungry in Hempstead” food distribution program for Town of Hempstead residents, including, senior citizens, veterans and other vulnerable populations during the COVID-19
Community News

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran Signs Bill to Provide $375 Direct Payments To Up To 400,000 Households

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran today signed into law legislation (“Nassau County Homeowner Assistance Program” or “HAP”) that will provide direct one-time payments of $375 to up to 400,000 Nassau County homeowners and renters. Households currently receiving Enhanced STAR, Disability & Limited Income, and/or Senior property tax exemptions will receive checks by
Recipes

Classic Dessert Evokes Comforts Of Home

The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means cooking and baking to accommodate home entertaining and gifting is about to pick up. It is customary to bring a host or hostess gift when visiting a friend or loved one, and a dessert that appeals to all ages can certainly fit the bill. […]
Recipes

Chase The Chill Away With Hot Soup

Few things beat a hot meal on a cold day. Stews and casseroles can fit the bill in such situations, but soup is a go-to solution when looking to warm up. This recipe for “Tortilla Soup” from “The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook” by Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood and Marina Filippelli (Metro Books) […]