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Jewel Jobin, 7, was excited to be picked as a raffle winner by the Rev. Sunny Philip at Green Acres backpack fundraiser.
Green Acres back-to-school backpack drive benefits bevy of students
As families struggle with the cost of living on Long Island, the Green Acres Mall and a host of volunteers came together last weekend to take away some of the stress of back-to-school shopping. … more
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Thirteenth letter to my grandchildren
Hey, sweeties, Can it be that you are now 20, 18, 16 and 14? Do you read the paper?? Are you catching this online? more
Affordable homeownership for all must be a priority
June was National Homeownership Month. For many, homeownership is a part of the American dream that is proving to be increasingly difficult to attain. Long Island home prices . . . more
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More than 100 Christians prayed that students and staff at Memorial Junior High School in Valley Stream remain safe from the coronavirus pandemic when schools reopen in September.
Praying for a safe school year in Elmont, Valley Stream
Drivers honked at more than 100 Christians as they marched from Elmont to Valley Stream on Saturday, praying for a safe return to school along the way. The march was led by Pastor Sunny Philip, of … more
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My resolution is not to become that person
I don’t want to be the person who wakes up every morning hoping to hear that President Trump had a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t want to wish for Mitch McConnell to have an unfortunate encounter with an 18-wheeler . . . more
Slow down, New York. We’re moving too fast on pot.
As the debate around legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state swirls, and the punches and counterpunches of the pros versus cons become more frenetic, we need to take a step back . . . more
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News reporting: the ultimate reality TV
We are living in a binary world now. We must be, because the word “binary” has become the “it” word. And it does seem to be the defining concept of the new normal: black or white, right or wrong, up or down. more
Those who attended Congressman Meeks’s town hall meeting at the Gateway Christian Center in Valley Stream on Feb. 18 were given the chance to comment and ask him questions. Webb, from Jamaica, Queens, addresses the room.
Addressing the issues
About 100 people packed into the Gateway Christian Center in Valley Stream on Feb. 18 for a town hall-style meet-and-greet with U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Far Rockaway) focusing on two important issues: immigration and the Affordable Care Act. more
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Long Island Muslim Society leaders said that interfaith services at the East Meadow mosque, like the one they hosted on June 22, bring community members of various faiths together.
Recapturing the narrative
Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a … more
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Our giving spirit shouldn't end on Christmas Day
Next week is the big celebration many of us have been waiting for. Merry Christmas! This year, I’m trying to properly prepare myself for the holiday. more
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