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Hewlett resident Blair Longaro created the ‘Feeding local heroes and friends’ group that has purchased and delivered more than $7,000 worth of food to businesses and service-oriented entities.

Feeding local heroes and friends on the South Shore

Support for restaurants in the Five Towns and other South Shore communities has blossomed in a brief time to hundreds of contributors paying for meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner – to be delivered to essential businesses and services, ranging from doctors’ offices to CVS, hospitals, and police precincts, amid the coronavirus outbreak. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/24/20

Nearly 200 runners took part in Assemblyman Brian Curran’s third annual Run For Heroes 5K, which benefitted many veterans’ posts. About 40 of the runners came from the Max Challenge of the Five Towns gym, many of whom were encouraged by the veterans as they ran.

Hundreds of residents run for heroes in Bay Park

Nearly 200 runners were pounding the pavement and sweating for a cause in the early morning hours of Sept. 15 at Hewlett Point Beach in Bay Park as Assemblyman Brian Curran hosted his third annual … more

By Michael Smollins | 9/27/18

Nearly 200 runners participated in Assemblyman Brian Curran’s third annual Run For Heroes 5K, which benefitted many veterans’ posts. About 40 of the runners came from the Max Challenge of the Five Towns gym, many of whom were encouraged by the veterans as they ran.

Hundreds of residents run for heroes in Bay Park

Nearly 200 runners were pounding the pavement and sweating for a cause in the early morning hours of Sept. 15 at Hewlett Point Beach in Bay Park as Assemblyman Brian Curran hosted his third annual Run For Heroes 5K. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/27/18

Captain America Thor and Black Widow are ready for action.

Defenders of the universe

Superheroes join foces for a legendary battle in an action-packed stunt show. more

3/22/18

Residents of East Rockaway, Lynbrook and many other areas across Long Island came out for the second annual Run for Heroes 5K, event hosted by Assemblyman Brian Curran, on May 7.

Hope for Heroes 5K raises money for veterans

Dozens of war veterans, elected officials and residents from Lynbrook, East Rockaway and their surrounding communities came out on May 7 to support the second annual Run for Heroes 5K, hosted by Assemblyman Brian Curran. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/17/17

Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Assemblyman Brian Curran’s second annual 5K is scheduled for May 7 at 9 a.m. more

5/3/17

Rock on in the spirit of Freddy Mercury when Gary Mullen & The Works brings their acclaimed tribute, "One Night of Queen," to the Landmark on Main Street stage on April 9.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Danny Lyon: Memories of the Civil Rights MovementBased upon Danny Lyon’s memoir, this exhibition brings together the photographs he took from 1962 to 1964 while … more

4/6/17

We can all do more to support veterans

For anyone who has not served in combat, it’s impossible to understand the horrors of war. We can try to imagine them, however. We can imagine . . . more

11/10/16

A famous ‘unsung hero’ from East Rockaway

Not everyone can say that they got to kiss Marilyn Monroe, and then be nominated for an Academy Award for his work. Although that could have been the … more

By Mary Malloy | 8/25/16

Give returning veterans the green light

Every Veterans Day, we are reminded of the sacrifices that those in the military have made for this country. Most visible are those who are affiliated with local veterans’ organizations . . . more

11/4/15