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Virtual Interactive Mindfulness Workshop TOMORROW!

LIMG January 26, 2021

2021 is a new beginning and a chance to recharge and reconnect! Join the Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center & Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy to explore meditation, mindfulness and self-care for those with Alzheimer’s & their caregivers. They will also be

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Capital Improvements Focus on Parks

LIMG January 26, 2021

The Town of Smithtown Town Board unanimously approved the 2021 capital budget on Thursday January 21st. Capital improvements for the upcoming year are heavily focused on Parks and Recreation projects, in an effort to improve quality of life amid the coronavirus pandemic. Highlights of the plan include improvements to the pool area at Landing Country […]

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Hempstead Town Announces Mount Sinai South Nassau New Testing and Vaccination Mobile Unit

LIMG January 26, 2021

During a special Town Board meeting, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Bruce Blakeman, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr., Councilman Tom Muscarella and Councilman Chris Carini unanimously approved a new initiative to be implemented by Mount Sinai South Nassau. This action by the Town Board provides

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Rep. Zeldin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Extend Housing Grant Program for Low-Income Veterans

LIMG January 26, 2021

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) reintroduced the Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act (H.R. 492), which is cosponsored by Representatives Tom Suozzi (D, NY-3) and Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), to make permanent the Supportive Services Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This program provides grants to nonprofit groups and consumer cooperatives that aid veterans with services

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Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Pre-Valentine Flea Market and Jewelry Sale Returns!

LIMG January 20, 2021

The Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry Sale is always a great place to look for unique Valentine presents for family, friends and even yourself! The Flea Market and Jewelry Sale will be held on January 30 from 10AM-2PM at 274 New York Ave. in Huntington (just north of 25A). All proceeds will benefit Last […]

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LIDL Offers $200 In Extra Pay To Encourage Employees To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

LIMG January 20, 2021

As states make COVID-19 vaccines more widely available, Lidl US today announced a new initiative to encourage its employees to get the vaccine. Lidl is providing $200 in extra pay to all Lidl US employees who choose to receive the vaccine. The additional payment will help offset the costs associated with vaccine administration, including travel […]

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Expected Plans For Gambling Expansion

LIMG January 20, 2021

While the New York Council on Problem Gambling is neither for or against gambling and takes a neutral stance on gambling expansion, today the non-profit organization voiced concerns regarding the inevitable legalization of mobile sports betting in New York State. Executive Director, Jim Maney said, “each time we face an increase in gambling opportunities we […]

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New Year – New Scammer Tactics

LIMG January 20, 2021

With a new year comes new tactics as scammers continue trying to extract money from PSEG Long Island customers by impersonating employees on the phone and in person. PSEG Long Island urges customers to be alert for the telltale signs of a scam. PSEG Long Island reports that scammers contacted more than 500 customers between […]