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When asked why she signed up to compete, Rose Holt, left, said “Why not?” Next to her was the favorite to win, Michael Savarese. He came in second place by only a few bites.

Cupcake shop offers sweet treats and charity

For the third straight year, Long Islanders made their way to Bedford Avenue in Bellmore for sweet treats on a hot summer day. Nancy, the Cupcake Lady, the bakery formerly known as Got Cupcakes?, hosted its annual cupcake-eating contest for children, teens and adults on July 7. Nancy Moniodes, the shop’s owner and the “cupcake lady” herself, said about 40 people battled it out to see who could devour the store’s signature confections the quickest. Attendees also participated in a food and donation drive for Long Island Cares. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/11/13

On an island of plenty, hunger abounds

When people in other parts of the country think of Long Island, they may imagine lavish Hamptons soirees attended by A-list Hollywood glitterati. They see Gold Coast palaces. But this American paradise has a desperate side that is too often hidden by the glare of its wealth. more

9/20/12

Everyone is Just “Wild about Harry” at the rousing finale that closes the annual tribute on Monday.

Concert in memory of Harry Chapin, July 23

Harry Chapin's music and philanthropic contributions live on, highlighted by the annual tribute concert held in Eisenhower Park at the theater that bears his name. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/18/12

Local lacrosse rivals join together for a good cause

John F. Kennedy junior Danny Hartman and MacArthur junior Mike McKee have organized a charity lacrosse tournament that will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Turf Island Indoor Sports, located on Maple Court in Oceanside. more

David Weingrad | 2/1/12

Wilbur Sanchez, an immigrant day laborer from Nicaragua, tended to the cucumber plants at the Freeport Work Hiring Trailer on a recent Thursday.

Freeport communal garden helps feed day laborers

On a recent sunny Thursday, Wilbur Sanchez spoke in slow, deliberate English as he pointed out vegetables amid the greenery fanning out around him. Sanchez noted the peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers hanging from tall plants in a red box before him. In a second box to his right were chives, oregano and lettuce. In the middle of the garden, watermelon vines looped in all directions. At the back, cornstalks popped out above still more pepper plants. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/3/11

Tribute to Harry Chapin

Singer-songwriter-activist Harry Chapin's life and works live on at the annual tribute concert held in his honor at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 9. more

Karen Bloom | 8/4/10

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