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Four Northwell Hospitals Rated Among Nation’s Best in 2020-21 US News & World Report Rankings

LIMG August 5, 2020

Four Northwell Health hospitals received top-50 national ratings in 18 adult medical specialties in US News & World Report’s 2020-21 Best Hospital rankings. Three of those hospitals – North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park and Lenox

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Army Sergeant Seeks Help to Bring Two Rescue Dogs Back to America

LIMG August 5, 2020

Being stationed overseas when you are in the military can leave you longing for home. One of the great things that happen to soldiers is when they are able to befriend a stray dog. Sergeant Corina Kimball knows all too well the joy that it brings while she is there. But she also knows the […]

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Supervisor Clavin Introduces Hempstead Town “Shark Patrol,” Unveils New Jet Ski & Deploys Bay Constable Boat for Lifeguards to Monitor Ocean & Protect Beachgoers

Jared Usher July 31, 2020

As Long Island’s version of “shark week” enters Day 4, Supervisor Don Clavin joined today with the Town of Hempstead lifeguard team at Town Park Point Lookout to introduce America’s largest township’s new “Shark Patrol.” With multiple shark sightings confirmed this week by Hempstead Town lifeguards as of Wednesday, Clavin unveiled a new “Jet Ski” […]

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New Options for Homeless Families in Nassau

Jared Usher July 31, 2020

Farmingdale, NY – “I can’t believe this is real,” exclaimed Jenna. “Someone has to pinch me.” After three years of homelessness, Jenna and her two boys, ages 7 and 4, moved into a brand-new two-bedroom apartment in Farmingdale. “I was in a motel in Rockville Centre,” said Jenna. “The lack of stability really doesn’t help […]

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Amityville Meal Program Supports Families During Pandemic

Jared Usher July 31, 2020

The Amityville Union Free School District’s meal program has provided a valuable service to the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 100,000 meals having been served through mid-July. The grab-and-go breakfast and lunch program provides families with nutritious meals through safe delivery. Meals are pre-packaged by the district’s food service workers

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Bayport-Blue Point High School Confers Class of 2020

LIMG July 27, 2020

On July 25, Bayport-Blue Point High School hosted a series of four socially distanced commencement ceremonies for its graduating Class of 2020. All of theceremonies were held on the school’s football field and included speeches by principal Robert Haas, board of education president Michael Miller, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Hearney, valedictorian Douglas

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Clavin and Town Board Honor Finalists of Recycling Poster Contest; Student Artwork to be Displayed on Town Recycling Trucks

LIMG July 24, 2020

It’s Earth Day in July! Although traditional Earth Day celebrations have been delayed this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Hempstead Town Board marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by recognizing six outstanding elementary school students who have demonstrated their vision for a greener, more environmentally friendly

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Summer Youth Clinics at Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue

LIMG July 22, 2020

Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue (2746 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 [631] 875-0433 www.spiritspromiserescue.org) is hosting a Summer Youth Clinic, weekly from now through the week of Monday, August 31. This five day experience will allow children to learn about the environment, farm care and ins and outs of working a animal rescue farm. The Youth […]