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They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes.
That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the …
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3/29/24
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The American Jewish Committee recently released its annual State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report, which revealed that 63 percent of American Jews say the status of Jews in the U.S. is “less secure than a year ago” — a 22-percentage-point increase in just one year, and a 32-point increase over two years.
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By Eric Post and Bob Vecchio
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3/29/24
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Parents, teachers and school administrators on Long Island all understand the gravity of the youth vaping epidemic. Young people are using vaping devices at alarming rates, exposing themselves to nicotine and numerous other dangerous chemicals that have adverse effects on their health. New York state must respond to this crisis by requiring greater transparency when it comes to the sale of vaping products, holding distributors accountable for illegal sales and rigorously enforcing penalties for bad actors.
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By Michaelle Solages
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3/29/24
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While many public policies often divide us as a nation, the protection of Mother Earth unites us with a common goal as a society. As Long Islanders, especially Town of Oyster Bay residents, we cherish the surrounding environment and value the importance of clean air, waterways, locally grown food, natural resources, and amazing open space for recreation.
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By Joseph Saladino
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3/29/24
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Approximately 1.7 million people are cared for in nursing homes every year and it is estimated that a quarter of all Americans will receive long term care at some point in their lifetime. And yet, …
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3/25/24
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An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause.
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3/25/24
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For the last 15 years, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce has worked with the East Meadow Union Free School District to host the ‘Millie Jones’ Mock Interview event, named in honor of a longtime chamber member, who died in 2019.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/22/24
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It’s never too early to celebrate Irish heritage, and that was the case at the East Meadow Public Library on March 15. The musical group Fiddler’s Green took to the stage to ring in St. Patrick’s Day a few days before the actual holiday.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/22/24
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The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow recently held its 10th annual Chili Cook-Off on March 10, a fun-filled event that centers around one thing: eating and voting on the best chili.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/22/24
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Earlier this month, high school students had the opportunity to visit the Nassau University Medical Center for an experience like no other. The hospital in East Meadow played host to the Sanford H. Calhoun High School Medical Club on March 5 and students got to take a tour of the hospital, meet members of the NUMC leadership team as well as doctors, and also got to view two surgeries that were in progress.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/22/24
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