They walk to help find a cure — for autism, blindness, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer. Most weekends this October, residents will gather at Jones Beach and traverse the boardwalk with family and friends, doing their small part to address these health crises.
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By Laura Schofer
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10/2/14
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Former NFL quarterback and Oceanside native Jay Fiedler will be a guest emcee for Canine Companions for Independence DogFest Walk’ Roll on October 11.
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10/1/14
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Jones Beach State Park will play host to Long Island’s first brain tumor walk on Saturday, an event that is expected to draw at least 1,000 people.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/17/14
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For the 11th year, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program is a beneficiary of the Long Island 2 Day Walk To Fight Breast Cancer, receiving a grant of $34,700. This grant …
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8/20/14
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The Long Beach Fire Department battled an early-morning house fire on West Park Avenue Friday that left two firefighters injured and a family displaced.
Firefighters responded to a call at 4:03 …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/8/14
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A noted transportation expert visited Valley Stream and two other Nassau County communities last week in an effort to show local residents and leaders how to make their streets safer for pedestrians.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/25/14
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Walkers, runners and residents flocked to Newbridge Road Park on June 7 for a fundraiser for three local organizations. The 5K charity walk and run supported three charities: the Thomas Reynolds …
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By Julie Mansmann
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6/19/14
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The Larry Elovich Scholarship Fund awarded $10,000 to Long Beach High School senior Jayne Hommel last week. She is the first student to receive the scholarship, which will be given to outstanding …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/13/14
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Roughly 200 pedestrians were killed on Long Island streets from 2010 to 2012, according to “The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” a report produced by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to decreasing pedestrian fatalities. Eighty-eight died on Nassau County streets.
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By Kimberly Charles
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5/15/14
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The Kennedy High School alumni association plans to beautify school grounds while also raising money for student scholarships and offering the community the chance to honor friends and family …
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By Julie Mansmann
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5/1/14
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