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Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams said he would not support the transfer of Cow Meadow Park to Freeport until the village takes better care of its own parks.

With discussions about a possible transfer of Nassau County’s Cow Meadow Park to the Village of Freeport in the works, Kevan Abrahams, the County Legislature’s minority leader, appeared at the … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/13/19

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

Tjuana Evans, left, started the group about 10 years ago to give children and adolescents an outlet for the hard times they may face in their youth.

Keeping the MLK Center's mission alive in Rockville Centre

On a typical weekday afternoon, after working her shift as a dietary nutritionist at South Nassau Communities Hospital, Tjuana Evans doesn’t go home, per se, but to her second home at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center on North Centre Avenue. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/28/19

Four community-minded people — Robert Wilson, of the Freeport INN, far left; Sharon Payne and Hazel Gibbons, of the Stearns Park Civic Association; and Capt. Giovanny Guerrero, of the Freeport Salvation Army — were recognized for their contributions at the village’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at the Freeport Recreation Center on Jan. 19.

‘It takes a village’ in Freeport

The Village of Freeport held its annual celebration to remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19 at the Freeport Recreation Center. This year’s event … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/24/19

South Nassau Communities Hospital hosted its 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday, which honored Town of Hempstead Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and the late “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Above, Arnaud Edjamian, center, performed Franklin’s hit song “Respect” in spoken word, accompanied by Akai Ramsey, left, and Caine Reed.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at South Nassau Communities Hospital preaches ‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T’

own of Hempstead Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and late renowned musical artist and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin were honored Monday during South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/24/19

Minister Phil Jones, center, led everyone in “You Are Good” at the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church’s eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Spreading the love in Valley Stream on MLK Day

Injustice still exists in American society, religious and political leaders said at the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church’s eighth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Monday night. more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/24/19

Cantor Gustavo Gitlin, left, Reverend Dr. Craig J. Wright, Rabbi Irwin Huberman, Revered Roger C. Williams and Rabbi Neil Schuman were there to honor Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Glen Cove synagogue and churches honor Frank and MLK

The Congregation of Tifereth Israel, Calvary AME Church and First Baptist Church, joined together in a march to honor Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20. Both Frank and King would … more

By Mike Conn | 1/24/19

A young dancer drums along on a tambourine during a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Glen Cove commemorates MLK Day

The City of Glen Cove held its 35th annual commemorative program in honor of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. Every year, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Commemorative … more

1/24/19

Members of the Edge School of the Arts Dance Company paid tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a rousing performance.

Glen Cove ceremony honors Martin Luther King’s legacy

The wind chill on Martin Luther King Day plummeted below zero, but that didn’t stop dozens of Glen Cove residents, city officials and state dignitaries from gathering in the First Baptist Church of … more

By Mike Conn | 1/24/19

Hundreds of people endured the bitter cold on Monday to march along Riverside Boulevard and celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., six days after what would have been his 90th birthday.

Keeping King’s legacy alive

By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com Residents came from points across Long Beach to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. “We’re banding … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/23/19

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