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Julianna Totino, Liana Weinstein, Amanda Henry, Samantha Cohen, all 12, mixed their paint for their window mural.
Oceanside High School gets a bit of a makeover
The Oceanside Department of Community Activities hosted its annual Window Painting at the Oceanside High School last Saturday. Kids came out and painted paper that was taped over the windows. … more
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more...Burton Silverman: The Humanist SpiritAn exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in the … more
On Oct. 5, Elmont resident Mimi Pierre-Johnson marched with Occupy Wall Street in New York City.
Elmont resident marches with Occupy Wall Street
Occupy Wall Street, an ongoing series of demonstrations that began on Sept. 17, is based in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, and has grown to include nearly 1,000 protests in more than 80 countries, has a local following. more
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What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more... Burton Silverman: The Humanist SpiritA exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in … more
Mimi Pierre-Johnson, of Elmont, has long been battling what she calls "bad-banking actions" by JPMorgan Chase, along with New York Communities for Change, a coalition focused on fighting for social and economic justice for low and moderate-income families throughout New York.
Elmont resident, state coalition fighting ‘bad’ banking
Mimi Pierre-Johnson, of Elmont, is known by many community residents for running for the State Assembly’s 21st District in the 2010 election. The seat was previously held by Assemblyman Tom Alfano, and Pierre-Johnson lost in the primary race to Pat Nicolosi, who was defeated by Assemblyman Ed Ra. more
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This past summer, Herald Community Newspapers interns Shannon Pandaliano, front left, and Fran Berkman, front right, both Hofstra University students, prepared to take a tour of the Long Island Rail Road’s East Side Access Project with, from left, Herald Vice President of Operations Michael Bologna, Photo Editor Christina Daly and Executive Editor John O’Connell.
Herald interns get firsthand look at LIRR’s East Side Access Project
As part of their internships at Herald Community Newspapers this past summer, two Hofstra University students and one Duke University student donned hardhats and rubber boots and headed underground –– 120 feet underground. more
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Doo wop's best perform at Hofstra this weekend
From classic sounds of rock 'n roll to tunes from the 19th century, there's a variety of concerts on the slate this weekend. Also, the Town of Hempstead's annual beachside festival offers something for everyone, including local bands. more
The upstairs gym at the Red Cross shelter at Nassau Community College was packed with evacuees by Saturday afternoon.
Seeking Shelter
Thousands of people fled to the shelter that Nassau County and the Nassau County Red Cross set up for residents evacuated from the South Shore. These photos were taken late Saturday afternoon in … more
Firefighters battled a car blaze in a garage at the Crystal House at 630 Shore Road.
Long Beach firefighters battle car blaze at Crystal House
Two elderly residents were treated for smoke inhalation and a Long Beach firefighter was taken to a local hospital following a car fire at an East End apartment building Wednesday evening. … more
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Wilbur Sanchez, an immigrant day laborer from Nicaragua, tended to the cucumber plants at the Freeport Work Hiring Trailer on a recent Thursday.
Freeport communal garden helps feed day laborers
On a recent sunny Thursday, Wilbur Sanchez spoke in slow, deliberate English as he pointed out vegetables amid the greenery fanning out around him. Sanchez noted the peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers hanging from tall plants in a red box before him. In a second box to his right were chives, oregano and lettuce. In the middle of the garden, watermelon vines looped in all directions. At the back, cornstalks popped out above still more pepper plants. more
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