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New Options for Homeless Families in Nassau

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
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Amityville Meal Program Supports Families During Pandemic

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

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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

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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

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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 […]
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‘Goats on the Go’ Program An Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective Way to Clear Dense, Invasive Brush & Expand Parkland – No Kidding!

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Have you herd? Nassau County Executive Laura Curran today announced a new vegetation management initiative dubbed, ‘Goats on the Go,’ joined by County Legislators Debra Mulé and Arnold Drucker. The County will be utilizing the six, four legged friends that live at Old Bethpage Village Restoration (OBVR) to naturally mow down dense, overgrown, unwanted weeds […]
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Operation Downtown! Hempstead Town Joins Forces with Wantagh Business Owners to Unveil COVID-19 Street Closure Initiative to Promote Outdoor Dining

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Chris Carini and Town Clerk Kate Murray teamed with members of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce in front of the famed Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall to unveil “Operation Downtown,” an initiative that encourages temporary street closures to help promote outdoor dining in a safe and socially distant manner […]