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A dolphin that was trapped in East Rockaway’s Mill River for weeks was discovered dead, according to the NY Marine Rescue Center. The cause of death is unknown.
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By Mike Smollins
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8/17/20
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In the midst of a pandemic, the last thing we need is another outbreak of a highly contagious infection like measles. Unfortunately, the diligent work of stopping the spread of Covid-19 has, for many parents, meant falling behind on having their children routinely vaccinated.
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By Joshua Rocker, David Fagan and Charles Schleien
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8/14/20
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When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York, public health officials made the careful decision to cancel elective surgeries across the region, including some cancer procedures. But now it’s critical that cancer patients feel confident to resume the care they need.
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By Jeffrey Drebin
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8/8/20
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This week, the Herald Community Newspapers are making a seemingly small, but we believe critical, change to our Style Guide. Going forward, the Herald will use a capital B when writing about Black people.
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7/17/20
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Double amputee Patricia Lewis acted quickly when a fire started in her basement on April 10. She put on her artificial legs and got out of her Rockville Centre home before the Lakeview Fire Department arrived to put out the fire.
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By Nakeem Grant and Mike Smollins
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6/25/20
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Stable neighborhoods are the backbone of every community. But in places like New York state, where housing costs continue to rise dramatically, housing stability is threatened for far too many . . .
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By Don Friedman
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6/12/20
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Nearly three months have passed since many houses of worship in Lynbrook and East Rockaway switched to virtual services to abide by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ban on large gatherings.
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By Nicole Alcindor
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5/21/20
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New York state’s Division of Licensing Services has adopted new regulations to address widespread housing discrimination. They take effect on June 20, and represent an important step forward. Yet much more state action is needed.
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By Elaine Gross
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5/15/20
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Last weekend was cold and windy, which likely prevented many people from venturing outside to potentially crowded spaces like the Jones Beach Boardwalk. For now, that’s a good thing.
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5/15/20
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Even into his late 70s, Elbert Wilder, a longtime custodian at the Friedberg Jewish Community Center school in Lynbrook, would stand near its entrance, flail his arms and legs and dance to entertain children as they arrived.
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By Mike Smollins
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5/13/20
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