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How Physical Activity Can Help In The Fight Against Breast Cancer

LIMG September 13, 2021

Breast cancer is a complex disease that affects millions of women across the globe each year. Though the American Cancer Society reports that only about 4 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States are under age 40, women of all ages can take steps to protect themselves

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Fall Harvest Fruits and Vegetables

LIMG September 13, 2021

Food is a big part of fall, and farms play a significant role in seasonal celebrations. Each fall, families plan apple picking excursions with their eyes on baking homemade apple pies. And while Halloween is made even more fun when carving jack-o’-lanterns, savvy celebrants know that carving sessions are not complete without some roasted pumpkin […]

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Outdoor Classroom Inspires in Rocky Point

LIMG September 13, 2021

Rocky Point Middle School students returned to school with an enhanced educational locale – an outdoor classroom. A ribbon-cutting took place the first week of classes to celebrate the unique learning environment for students in grades 6-8. Several years in the making, with leadership and planning reins taken by the PTA, Superintendent of Schools Dr. […]

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Town of Hempstead Hosts Emotional 9/11 20th Anniversary Sunrise Service on Beach at Point Lookout

LIMG September 13, 2021

On September 11, 2001, residents retreated to the beach at Point Lookout to witness the smoke rising in the distance in the place where the Twin Towers once stood. Twenty years later, Supervisor Don Clavin and the Hempstead Town Board hosted a sunrise memorial ceremony in that same location to honor the memory of the […]

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Long Island’s Largest Car Show Takes Place October 3rd at TOBAY Beach

LIMG September 13, 2021

Long Island’s premier car show will take place on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 11am to 4pm at TOBAY Beach (rain date October 10th). The Supervisor’s TOBAY Beach Classic will be co-sponsored by Car Show Long Island and will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place

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Hempstead Town to Connect Job Seekers with Employers at Township Sponsored Job Fair

LIMG September 10, 2021

As the regional economy continues its recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin is inviting area job seekers to connect with local employers and explore potential professional opportunities at the Town of Hempstead’s Job Fair. The Job Fair, organized by the Town of Hempstead Department of Occupational Resources in partnership with

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American Cancer Society Announces Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks on Long Island this October

LIMG September 10, 2021

Photo credit: American Cancer Society Long Island, home to the largest Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement in the United States, again will host two powerful Making Strides walks on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Jones Beach State Park and Saturday, October 30, 2021 on Main Street in Riverhead, providing reimagined and new ways to […]

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Legislator Gonzalez Distributes Backpacks & School Supplies to Over 800 Students

LIMG September 9, 2021

On Saturday August 28, 2021, numerous community groups and nonprofit organizations joined Legislator Sam Gonzalez in distributing free backpacks and school supplies to members of the community. The event also included fun activities for families and youth to participate in, as well as performances by: Fearless Footsteps; Felix Andino; Spazy Fella; Klass Santana; Mambo