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Hareesha Boyagodage, a Baldwin resident and business owner, participated in the virtual 40th London Marathon on Oct. 4.

Baldwinite runs 40th London Marathon — virtually

Baldwinite Hareesha Boyagodage was supposed to travel to London in April to run in the 40th London Marathon, but the coronavirus pandemic changed his plans. Organizers postponed the marathon to … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/15/20

Pat Fox, president of the Oceanside conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society, left, Irene Glenn and the Rev. Bret Stockdale, all members of the conference, helped get the word out about the upcoming, virtual 5K and walk.

St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oceanside to hold virtual 5K, raise funds for families in need

Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oceanside are asking the community to take part virtually in its largest fundraiser, the annual Friends of the Poor Walk and 5K, Sept. 26 to Oct. 3. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/15/20

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

By Melissa Koenig | 6/16/20

Lynbrook resident Adam Schwam is scheduled to face off on Nov. 25 in a charity boxing match as part of the Long Island Fight for Charity.

Lynbrook man to face off in charity boxing match

Lynbrook resident Adam “The Hard Drive” Schwam and Elmonter Bert “The Collector” Lurch are set to face off in the ring for a charity boxing match at the Hilton Long Island in Melville, with proceeds going to the Long Island Community Chest among other local charities., on Nov. 25. more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/21/19

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder was one of many to swing for the fences at the Strikeout Suicide Charity Softball Game at Baldwin Harbor Park last weekend.

Going to bat for officers in crisis

Dozens of members of law enforcement challenged one another to a charity game of softball on Oct. 19 in Baldwin to raise awareness of suicide and the mental health stigma within the … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/24/19

Renee Klein, 82, of East Rockaway, hosts the annual Bernard Klein Charity Fundraiser in honor of her late husband each year in Oceanside. She goes door-to-door to businesses collecting donations, and assembled 125 gift baskets for this year’s event.

East Rockaway resident's annual charity event in Oceanside draws hundreds

For more than a decade, East Rockaway resident Renee Klein has hosted an annual charity event in Oceanside in honor of her late husband, Bernard, which has raised thousands of dollars for more than 40 charities. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/3/19

Valley Stream-based pet pantry non-profit Paw it Forward is collecting pet supplies for those affected by Hurricane Dorian. The most-needed item is cat food.

Paw it Forward to help pets and people affected by Dorian

Valley Stream-based pet pantry non-profit Paw it Forward is teaming up with other pet charity groups across the Island to collect supplies to help pets and their owners in the Carolinas affected by … more

9/12/19

Each year, Oceanside sophomore Jeremy Feder raises thousands of dollars for America’s VetDogs, which was originally founded under the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.

Oceanside teen awarded for good deed

Oceanside resident Jeremy Feder, 15, received a Good Deed Award for Long Island Teenagers at the Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad on May 23. He was one of 42 Nassau County teens honored for helping others. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/30/19

After 29 years as CEO, Joseph Garay, 65, of Oceanside, will retire from Ocean Financial, the credit union his father helped start 50 years ago.

Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union turns 50, bids farewell to longtime CEO Joseph Garay

Joseph Garay, CEO of Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union, will retire this month after 29 years of leading the Oceanside-based non-profit. His retirement comes as the financial institution celebrates its 50th anniversary. Incoming CEO Joseph Tedesco will replace him by the end of the month. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/9/19

The theme of the 2018 fashion show was “Back to the ‘80s.” This year, the theme is “Mardi Gras.”

Ladies Auxiliary of Oceanside to host fashion show fundraiser

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary No. 3481 will strut the runway at O’Connell Gardens on April 7 for their annual fashion show fundraiser, culminating a years’ worth of fundraising efforts for various charities. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/4/19

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