The Elmont Target store may be boarded up, but it is not stopping operations as protests against police brutality continue to rage across the country.
The department store was on an original list …
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By Melissa Koenig
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6/1/20
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For the first time in history, the Belmont Stakes will be the opening leg of the Triple Crown, as New York Racing Association officials announced on May 19 that the Stakes will be held on June 20 …
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By Melissa Koenig
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5/19/20
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H. Frank Carey parents and administrators played music as they drove around Franklin Square on May 16, delivering lemonade to nearly half the high school seniors.
“We wanted to spread …
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By Melissa Koenig
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5/19/20
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Belmont Park’s spring/summer meet can officially begin on June 1, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily news conference on Saturday.
“There’ll be guidelines for the actual …
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By Melissa Koenig
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5/16/20
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Long Island's economy will remain on hold at least until the end of the month, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the New York Pause stay-at-home order for the region and New York City through May 28.
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By Scott Brinton and Melissa Koenig
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5/15/20
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After Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Island in 2012, Megan Kleven, owner of Mama Soup, decided to help feed those in need with her Hurricane SOUPER Relief Team. She kept the doors of the …
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5/13/20
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The Belmont Park main track officially opened for training on May 12, as the spring/summer meet remains delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The outriders and gate crew, wearing masks and …
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By Melissa Koenig
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5/12/20
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When the co-owners of RAF Strength & Fitness realized they were going to have to close down their gym in March, they immediately transitioned to virtual classes.
They had ordered 200 resistant …
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By Melissa Koenig
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5/12/20
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The 105 residents at Plattduetsche Park haven’t been able to see their families since the administrators restricted access to the adult home and independent-living apartments on March 13. But …
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By Melissa Koenig
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5/10/20
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The Caiazzo family knew they wanted to help those who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, and decided the best way to do so was to deliver free pretzels to community members every …
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By Melissa Koenig
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5/8/20
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