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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

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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 […]

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Baldwin Park is ‘Going to the Dogs!’ Hempstead Town Unveils New Dog Park; Plans to Expand Program to Oceanside, Levittown!

LIMG January 18, 2021

Supervisor Don Clavin and members of the Hempstead Town Board gathered at Baldwin Park today with several local dog owners and their pets to announce the grand opening of a beautiful new dog park for residents of America’s largest township and their canine companions. Supervisor Clavin made the announcement along with Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, […]

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Association for Mental Health and Wellness Requests Donations to its Food Pantries

LIMG January 14, 2021

Special Drop-Off Hours on Monday, January 18, MLK National Day of Service. The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), Suffolk County’s leading mental health services organization, is hosting a food drive on Monday, January 18, 2021 as part of the federally designated National Day of Service held in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. […]

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New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Chief Radiation Oncologist

LIMG January 13, 2021

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), announced Talha Shaikh, MD, MBA, has been named chief radiation oncologist. Dr. Shaikh will lead the department with new radiation oncology initiatives and developments of clinical strategies and best practices to advance cutting-edge radiation therapies. He will oversee the radiation oncology facilities across the New York