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Local families have enjoyed MECA’s amenities for the past 60 years, and now, after major renovations and an update to the events calendar, the fun will continue.

MECA pool still making waves 60 years later

Generations of Merokeans have flocked to the Merrick Estates Civic Association’s community center on Shore Drive for over half a century to enjoy its private pool, play areas, beach volleyball … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/1/19

A group of girls and their parents and guardians filled 3D’s Community Empowerment Center on Seaman Avenue on June 8 for the second annual Red Carpet Ceremony hosted by the local nonprofit organization Save Our Daughters Too.

Local nonprofit hosts Red Carpet Ceremony

Save Our Daughters Too, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring and empowering young women with life skills, hosted its 2nd annual Red Carpet Ceremony to celebrate girls’ … more

By Bridget Downes | 6/20/19

Newly introduced to the J-Perks program, businesses that participate receive a window cling, above, to display in their storefronts, indicating that JCC members can get a discount there.

Friedberg JCC in Oceanside expands J-Perks program, community outreach

Friedberg Jewish Community Center is putting extra care into the “community” aspect of its mission. Along with providing a wide array of activities and services to members of all ages, the Oceanside facility offers discounts to 50 local businesses and counting. Known as the J-Perks program, the offer adds value to the membership and acquaints the JCC with the surrounding community, said Julie Frenkel, assistant director of membership and community outreach. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

In addition to speaking about her experience as an HIV survivor, Niko Flowers recreated the persona of Harriet Tubman at the Black History Month and National Black HIV Awareness Day at the Five Towns Community Center on Feb. 21.

Blending Black History Month with health care

At an event on Feb. 21, the Five Towns Community Center, in Lawrence, celebrated both National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, marked two weeks earlier, and Black History Month, interspersing personal stories, health information and local history with the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on civil rights and equality. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 2/28/19

Through a grant secured by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Friedberg JCC will get a full roof repair in the spring.

Oceanside JCC awarded $100K grant to repair aging roof

Friedberg JCC has received a $100,000 state grant to repair its roof, according to Associate Executive Director Roni Kleinman. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/7/19

Werner Reich, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, shared his story with dozens of residents at the Friedberg Jewish Community Center on Jan. 24.

Oceanside's Friedberg JCC commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

A 91-year-old Holocaust survivor visited the Freidberg Jewish Community Center on Jan. 24. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/31/19

JayCee Driesen concert in Oceanside

Singer JayCee Driesen will be performing at the Friedberg JCC, at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside, on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. more

10/24/18

Stamping out this spate of hate

Over the past year and a half, the incidence of hate crimes has skyrocketed across the nation, and Long Island. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were scrawled on sidewalks . . . more

3/16/18

The Rev. Christopher Hofer, left, married Kerry Brady in August 2011 at the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh.

During Pride Month, LGBT clergy reflect

“Oh, there goes Father Faggot.” The Rev. Christopher Hofer still recalls the insults children and teens hurled at him in 2004, while he was out running in Wantagh, his new … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/29/17

Windows, which Pat Morris, director of Rockville Centre's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, said were damaged by bullets, could be fixed with funding se aside by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky.

MLK Center could receive $100,000 for improvements

“The new windows [will] put that where it needs to go,” said Pat Morris, director of Rockville Centre’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, as he motioned to a classroom window cracked by what he said were bullet holes. “On the back burners in the past.” more

By Ben Strack | 6/8/17

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