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Elizabeth Anche, top left, founder of the Lizzy Anche Foundation, visited Narayi, Chukun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria to donate books. The kids range in age from 3 to 13.
Hindi’s Libraries Marks Milestone with Over 500,000 Children’s Books Donated Globally
Hindi’s Libraries, a Cedarhurst-based nonprofit, celebrates donating over 500,000 children’s books globally, fostering literacy and honoring its founder's legacy. more
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Metal posts have been installed on Hewlett Lane and other roads off East Rockaway Road in Hewlett Harbor, as part of a six-month trial period to use gates in the village.
A Five Towns village tests gated security
The village of Hewlett Harbor is contemplating installing security gates amid increasing crime concerns, aiming to fortify against auto thefts and break-ins. more
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Five Towns Kiwanis Club at the 34th annual Rick Levine Model Passover Seder on April 11 at Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach. Rabbi Steven Graber of Temple Hillel, far left, David Vines, Perry Applebaum, Anthony Campanile, Daniel Ditkowich, Deputy Lt. Governor Rick Levine and Marty Schwartz.
Celebrating Community and Tradition: Five Towns Kiwanis Club Hosts 34th Annual Passover Seder
Discover the vibrant gathering at the Five Towns Kiwanis Club's Passover Seder, where members of diverse backgrounds join to commemorate tradition and unity, led by Rabbi Steven Graber. more
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Five rabbis from five yeshivas sent out a letter, asking community members to financially support Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam in Far Rockaway.
Rabbis call for support of Far Rockaway yeshiva
Local Yeshivas Rally Together to Support Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam Amid Financial Crisis, Surpassing Fundraising Goals. more
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The Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns celebrated its 80th anniversary at Frank’s Steaks in Rockville Centre. From left were former President Syd Mandelbaum, Vice President Yolanda Robano Gross, President Bill Bressant, former Gov. Joe Corace, Secretary Dr. Fred Seltzer and immediate past President Anthony Campanile.
Five Towns Kiwanis marks 80 years
Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns, marking its 80th anniversary, remains dedicated to community service with scholarships, charitable donations, and support for various causes. Despite challenges posed by Covid-19, the club adapted, continuing its philanthropic efforts. Join them for upcoming events like the annual model Seder and golf outing, continuing their tradition of community support. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
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Sasha Young, of Inwood, founder of Gammy’s Pantry in the Five Towns Community Center, is resigning amid uncertainty about the center’s future. She was the Herald’s 2020 Person of the Year.
Sasha Young resigns at Five Towns Community Center
Sasha Young, founder of Gammy’s Pantry in the Five Towns Community Center and the Herald’s 2020 Person of the Year, is resigning from her job at the center amid uncertainty about the Lawrence facility’s future. more
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What in the world will 2024 bring?
With the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold. more
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Elmont’s call for a community center
Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit. more
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