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As the holiday season begins, our thoughts traditionally turn to the less fortunate. There are simply too many vulnerable members of our society . . . more

11/28/14

Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature and a Republican candidate for Congress, held a press conference on Aug. 6 in Mineola.

Blakeman repeats call for Rice Moreland explanation

For the second time in a week’s span, Republican congressional candidate Bruce Blakeman on Aug. 6 appeared outside a state courthouse in Mineola to call for Kathleen Rice, the Nassau County district attorney and his Democratic opponent in this fall’s election, to address allegations that political interference undermined the Moreland Commission ... more

By Brian Racow | 8/13/14

Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, right, of Merrick, participated in a recent Long Island Progressive Coalition protest, saying that County Executive Ed Mangano created an “appearance of impropriety” in accepting campaign contributions from contractors that did restoration work for the county after Hurricane Sandy. A Mangano spokesman later accused Denenberg of accepting illegal campaign contributions. Richard Landau of Merrick, whose home was severely damaged in Sandy, joined Denenberg at the protest.

Progressive Coalition protesters decry county's Sandy contracts

Protesters from the Long Island Progressive Coalition, a nonprofit social and environmental advocacy group, claimed at a June 4 rally in Mineola that County Executive Ed Mangano received $144,000 in campaign contributions from private companies that did restoration work for the county after Hurricane Sandy. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 6/13/13

Members of the Silver Threads senior group and Valley Stream village officials visited Nassau University Medical Center last week to deliver handmade blankets and hats. From left are Monica Kerner, SallyAnn Esposito, Heather Spanfelner, Mayor Ed Fare, Barbara Welter and Joan Manney.

A donation from hand and heart

Members of the Valley Stream Silver Threads senior group love to knit. Even more so, they love it when others can enjoy their handmade items. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/3/13

New York Blood Center asking for donors

The New York Blood Center is urgently asking donors to roll up their sleeves on this Valentine’s Day to replenish its community blood supply. more

2/14/13

Michael Gordon, far right, and his girlfriend Kathleen Bracker, second from right, with Nazarene Disaster Relief volunteers in the Rockaways.

Community organization aids Sandy victims

Carrying a notebook and pen, East Meadow resident Michael Gordon has spent the past month walking door-to-door to the homes of Hurricane Sandy victims, jotting down the supplies that they need. After doing so, he makes them a promise — “I guarantee the next day I will be back to bring you your stuff,” he said. And he does. more

By David Weingrad | 12/6/12

Jared Benatar, 17, ran a 5K race in Eisenhower Park to raise funds for Island Harvest.

Runner donates funds to Island Harvest

Jared Benatar, 17, started volunteering with hunger-relief organization Island Harvest nearly four years ago. more

By Shannon Koehle | 10/5/12

Computers, scoreboard coming to EMHS

The East Meadow Board of Education unanimously accepted gifts from the Westbury Micro Center and the East Meadow Parent Athletics Club on behalf of East Meadow High School at a work session meeting on Sept. 13. more

By Shannon Koehle | 9/21/12

'To whom much is given, much is required'

I have a friend who, when asked for a donation to charity, says, quite comfortably, “I don’t give to charity.” more

5/10/12

Jeff Whitman, 45, received a call on the morning on Feb. 7. He would receive the new heart he needed to live a long, healthy life.

A heart becomes another’s

Jeff Whitman’s life changed when his cell phone rang on the morning of Feb. 7. The 45-year-old man would have a new heart in less than 24 hours. more

By Shannon Koehle | 4/13/12

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