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Librarian Lena Sau, center, handed bags of books to volunteers Jean Rechner and George Ellard to be delivered to homebound residents of Valley Stream.

Everyone is entitled to read a good book. That’s the belief of staff members at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, and that’s why they created the homebound delivery service nearly two decades ago. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/2/14

Christopher O’Brien, who served as Bellmore’s chief last year, directed operations while firefighters extinguished a blaze on Belmill Road in November 2013.

Bellmore fire chief receives state honor

When Christopher O’Brien was driving on Sunrise Highway with other local firefighters just before midnight on Dec. 17, 2013, he spotted a sight that he said he would never forget. A massive fire … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

Last May, the South Bellmore Civic Association planted at Mill Pond Park. They will be continuing their efforts to beautify Bellmore by sponsoring their first spring cleanup event on Saturday, May 3.

South Bellmore Civic to host first spring cleanup

The South Bellmore Civic Association is asking residents to bring their brooms out to Merrick Road this weekend, as the organization is hosting its first spring cleanup on Saturday, May 3 … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/1/14

Valley Stream resident Tony Spezio, center, was presented with a Make a Difference Award by the Town of Hempstead. He is joined by Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman James Darcy.

Spezio’s volunteerism noted by town

It’s been four years since Tony Spezio has had a child in Valley Stream schools. But to him, that doesn’t make a difference. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/23/14

Civic association to lead Camman’s Pond cleanup on Saturday

The South Merrick Community Civic Association will begin its annual “Spring Clean Sweep” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Camman's Pond Park, next to Levy Lakeside School. more

4/22/14

Justin Lazaar, left, and Daniel Bolocboloc are among a group of regular teen volunteers at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library.

Teens give back to Waldinger Library

Each week, hundreds of people stop by the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library to check out books and movies, use the computers or attend programs. For many of them, their experience is made better because of the library’s dedicated group of teen volunteers. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/22/14

This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

In praise of those who come to help

Our schools, our businesses, our town departments that maintain the roads and infrastructure and the village and county police units that patrol our streets all contribute to the quality of life we enjoy here on the South Shore. more

3/13/14

Country club accused of starving ducks

Animal rights activists removed eight domesticated ducks from the grounds of the Rockville Links Country Club late last month that they say were being starved to death. The eight ducks are Peking … more

By Alex Costello | 2/19/14

Country club accused of starving ducks

Animal rights activists removed eight domesticated ducks from the grounds of the Rockville Links Country Club late last month that they say were being starved to death. The eight ducks are Peking … more

By Alex Costello | 2/19/14