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Wyandanch Public Library Scheduled to Reopen

LIMG April 28, 2020

In a press release of March 18, 2020, Wyandanch Public Library Board of Trustees and Library Director shared its concerns with the safety, health and protection of the community and its staff in its concurrence that the library should be closed. As of this date, the library is tentatively

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Town of Hempstead COVID-19 Update for the Week of April 27th

LIMG April 28, 2020

Recycling Collection to Resume on May 4th The Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation is happy to announce that recycling collection services will resume, starting on Monday, May 4th. Staffing issues related to the COVID-19 virus made it necessary to temporarily suspend curbside recycling. The top priority for the Town of Hempstead Sanitation Department is […]

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Community Gifts Provide Free Starbucks Coffee For Healthcare Workers At Stony Brook University Hospital

LIMG April 27, 2020

In an effort to give back to the healthcare heroes working around the clock to battle COVID-19, the community has raised more than $18,000 in donations to supply complimentary coffee to all Stony Brook University Hospital staff. Headed by community members Holly Smugala, Patti Kozlowski, Nicole Volpini and Stefanie Devery, the group started when Volpini’s […]

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CONSTANTINO BRUMIDI LODGE HOSTED MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM & STAYS IN TOUCH WITH ITS MEMBERS

LIMG April 27, 2020

The Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy, Constantino Brumidi Lodge N0. 2211 in Deer Park continues to be committed to its membership. Lodge President, Carmine Soldano states that “Due to the fact that our membership’s median age is approx. 65-70, we are sincerely concerned about their health and well-being and trying to help […]

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Paws of War Replaces Tattered Flag, Provides Free Services for Disabled Veteran Amid Pandemic.

LIMG April 27, 2020

When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with Cambridge Catering […]

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A Perfect Match: Cinco de Mayo Meets ‘Taco Tuesday’

LIMG April 23, 2020

Cinco de Mayo gives people an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture, throw a party, or at the very least, go out and indulge in Mexican food. Cinco de Mayo is mistakenly believed to honor Mexican independence, but Mexico actually celebrates its independence in September. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces […]

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Long Island Resident Donates 255 Lotions To Local Medical Workers

LIMG April 23, 2020

Tara Capolongo, a Special Education Teacher in the Bay Shore School District and a member of NYSUT, is making an impact on her local community. Tara’s sister, Jamie Ferro, is a nurse in the MICU/CCU and she wanted to do something kind for the staff but couldn’t decide on what to do. A few weeks […]

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Options for Community Living, Inc. Receives Grant from Bethpage Federal Credit Union

LIMG April 23, 2020

Ronkonkoma based nonprofit Options for Community Living, Inc. was awarded a $7,500 grant from Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Funding supports Options’ scattered-site supportive housing program for formerly homeless individuals and families with disabilities and those living with HIV/AIDS. “This award couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Yolanda Robano-Gross, Options