Keyword: projects
135 results total, viewing 41 - 50
Tara Brancato, an Anti-Racism Project facilitator, asked attendees at last year’s session to record how they felt about delving into the history of racism.
Anti-Racism Project to return next month
The discussion of racism is continuing in Lakeview and Rockville Centre, with the Anti-Racism Project returning next month. Formed as a way to start a conversation about the topic and to combat … more
|
Let’s get L.I. resiliency projects going — now
Nearly seven years after Superstorm Sandy struck on a late-October night, Long Island communities are still rebuilding. Homes are up in the air . . . more
On July 12, march for immigrants’ liberty and justice
I have read enough Holocaust literature and American slavery narratives and stories of the infamous poor houses of the 18th and 19th centuries to wonder what I would do if I were a witness to the abuse and persecution of innocent people. more
Hofstra Law School to offer free legal clinic for veterans March 31
The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University will host a free one-day legal assistance clinic for all veterans. It will be held on Sunday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Law … more
State must do right by mental health patients
Society has long looked down on mental health patients, according to Andrew Malekoff, executive director of the Roslyn Heights-based North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. So it has been all too easy for insurance companies . . . more
Jenn Coghlan, left, Bess Amione and Richard Geffen discussed a reading during an Anti-Racism Project session at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Oct. 17.
Anti-Racism Project sparking dialogue among neighbors in Rockville Centre
“The more I hear, the more I realize I have a lot of personal work to do on myself,” Rockville Centre resident Bill Kurrus said after the second session of the Anti-Racism Project on Oct. 17. “It’s raised my consciousness.” more
|
Rabbi Howard Diamond, center, and members of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David last Sunday unrolled the Torah, which was repaired over the last several months.
Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David celebrates Torah repairs at fundraiser
Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David in Rockville Centre held a special celebration called a Siyum last Sunday to culminate the Torah repair project that started back in March. more
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is now at work on the $11.1 billion East Side Access Project, which will bring Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time.
East Side Access transforming the LIRR
On a plain wall between tracks 113 and 114, a plywood door separates old from new at Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. It is the inconspicuous entrance to the Metropolitan Transportation … more
|
Residents gathered at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth a year ago this week to denounce hatred in response to violence that grew out of a “Unite the Right” protest in Charlottesville, Va.
Rockville Centre groups to launch Anti Racism Project
“Do I see every day signs of overt racism?” said Rena Riback, who is leading the charge on the Anti Racism Project in Rockville Centre. “No, but you have to look beyond that.” more
|
Belmont plan raises many unanswered questions
On Dec. 20, Gov. Andrew Cuomo arrived to much fanfare at Belmont Park to make a major announcement: The Islanders would return to Long Island — in a new $1 billion arena at the park . . . more
|
« Prev | 1 … 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 … 14 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© 2024, Richner Communications · 2 Endo Blvd · Garden City, NY · (516) 569-4000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions