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Lydia Tangorra, third from right, a volunteer for Rescuing Families, chatted with the Helfenbein family at a fundraiser last year.
Rescuing Families to hold first sale of the season
Gina and Vincent Centauro were all ready to begin holding their monthly charity yard sales at the end of March — they had several volunteers willing to help out and already had the tents set up … more
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Venturing Crew 2718 started "Operation Thank a Veteran" in March.
Franklin Square residents feed veteran in need
More than 80 Franklin Square residents have volunteered to help a local World War II veteran who is struggling to feed himself and his 65-year-old mentally disabled daughter during the coronavirus … more
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Rescuing Families Inc. is collecting N95 masks for distribution to healthcare workers, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
Rescuing Families to donate N95 masks
Rescuing Families Inc., a Franklin Square-based nonprofit organization is collecting N95 masks for healthcare professionals, elderly residents and people with compromised immune systems. The masks … more
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Two kayakers were rescued from the waters of East Bay in south Merrick Saturday afternoon. First responders on land rushed to the scene near the intersection of Shore and Denton drives.
Merrick Fire Department rescues two kayakers from East Bay
Two kayakers were rescued from the waters of East Bay in south Merrick Saturday afternoon, after the Merrick Fire Department was alerted that one of the boaters "flipped over and fell out" into the … more
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Legislator Kevan Abrahams, far left, with police officers John Bilello and Zach Benigno, Legislator Debra Mulé, officers Richard Fosbeck and Kenneth Petterson, 1st Precinct PBA Delegate John Tucker, PBA President James McDermott and Police Chief Stephen Palmer.
Police recount saving Baldwin woman’s life
The water was about 40 degrees when Nassau County Police Officers Kenneth Petterson and Zach Benigno jumped in to save a woman who had leapt into Baldwin Bay from the floating dock behind her home. … more
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Michael Cantone and Vinny Centauro taught Emma Scheidling how to use a drill.
Franklin Square Girl Scouts learn carpentry skills
Five Girl Scouts from Troop 1268 learned basic carpentry skills on Feb. 20, when they volunteered with Rescuing Families, Inc. The Franklin Square-based nonprofit rebuilds homes for those in need. … more
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Roughly 30 people recently demonstrated outside a Bellmore pet store in support of a ban on animal sales in retail pet shops. State Sen. John Brooks and Assemblyman Dave McDonough signed on to sponsor the bills.
Brooks, McDonough sponsor state puppy mill ban
New York state may soon make it illegal for retail pet stores to sell animals. State Sen. John Brooks, a Seaford Democrat, recently signed on as a co-sponsor of a bill that would ban the sale of … more
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Gina and Vincent Centauro run the Rescuing Families Inc. home-remodeling nonprofit in their home in Franklin Square.
Centauros rescue families’ homes
Rather than shopping for themselves, Franklin Square residents Gina and Vincent Centauro have spent recent weeks collecting gifts for five local families in need, including a single mother of an … more
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Brittany Perillo, with her son, Jace Gonzales, hosted her first event for Long Island Rabbit Rescue on Dec. 1.
A hopping good cause
While Easter comes with the surprise of stumbling across hidden eggs courtesy of the Easter Bunny, some kids receive an even bigger surprise when they receive their very own bunnies. When parents … more
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Dr. Amanda Hopkins, left, Dr. Deborah Hopkins, center, informed Mayor Robert Kennedy, right, of the services Hopkins Cat Rescue offers to the cats and the community, while Kennedy held Shirley, a kitten that is available for adoption on Nov. 25.
Hopkins Rescue a sanctuary for all cats
Hopkins Cat Rescue, HCR, has stepped up to find permanents homes for cats through adoptions and foster care after taking ownership of the former shelter, All About Cats on March 19. Eight months … more
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