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Kids were waiting by the fence with anticipation for the big egg hunt on April 2.

The sun was shining as dozens of children raced into Diane Radtke’s backyard in search of colorful plastic eggs during her 25th community Easter egg hunt on April 2. The East Meadow resident … more

4/7/22

The Rev. Dorett Johnson-Agu led congregants in prayer at the East Meadow United Methodist Church on Nov. 19.

Harvesting Thanksgiving spirit through prayer

As the East Meadow United Methodist Church choir sang a rendition of “He Loves Me,” congregants from different churches and synagogues across East Meadow joined together for the 36th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service on Nov. 19. more

By Stephany Reyes | 12/6/17

Olivia Schwint was happy to find a ring in one of the 1,600 plastic eggs Diane Radtke stuffed with prizes last week.

Hunting for eggs in their own backyard

Nearly 50 children crowded in front of the gate leading to Diane Radtke’s backyard on Albermarle Avenue just before 11 a.m. last Thursday. The Easter Bunny stood on the other side of the fence, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/1/16

East Meadow’s religious leaders were pleased to see each other and meet community members of different faiths at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service.

Community unifies to pray, give thanks

Scores of East Meadowites of different backgrounds and religious beliefs gathered together on Sunday at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service. The ceremony was held at St. Raphael’s Roman … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/30/15

Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City shortly after he was elected.

Locals embrace selection of pope

Eyes around the world were focused on the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on March 13, as white smoke billowed from the chapel’s chimney, indicating that the College of Cardinals had selected a new pope. Many of those eyes were right here in East Meadow. The Herald surveyed the reaction of the local community, and learned that the choice of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, now known as Pope Francis, came as a surprise. more

By David Weingrad | 3/20/13

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