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Bishop Lawrence Provenzano, center, locally elected officials and leaders from the Church of St. Jude officially opened the Wantagh house of worship’s mission center at St. Michael and All Angels in Seaford on Feb. 26.
Wantagh Episcopal church founds outreach center in Seaford
Barbara Rice Thompson, a 56-year-old North Wantagh resident, was the editor of Penthouse magazine for more than 25 years before she was laid off in January. But months earlier, she had spoken with … more
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Last Hope Animal Rescue supporters and volunteers were all smiles at the nonprofit’s bowl-a-thon at Levittown Lanes on Feb. 4.
Last Hope strikes again
Local folks said that they had fun bowling for a cause at on Feb. 4. Families flocked to Levittown Lanes for a charity bowl-a-thon benefitting Last Hope Animal Rescue. more
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Charity is the focus for Homemakers
2017 marks the 100th year since the founding of the Homemakers Council of Nassau County, and its Rockville Centre chapter brought in the new year strong by donating roughly 375 socks to military … more
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Students give back through holiday toy drive
Kind hearts and thoughtful minds in the Island Park Public Schools and community came together last month to bring holiday joy to those who are less fortunate. Through donation drives facilitated by … more
A magical marathon
This weekend will mark the fourth time Steven Sciortino heads down to Orlando, Fla. to run in the annual Walt Disney World Half Marathon. He will join thousands of racers on Jan. 7 to navigate the … more
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‘A voice for the voiceless’
No one’s path is a straight one. Just ask Joan Delaney –– wife, mother, educator, journalist and community activist, who for decades has dedicated her life to serving the Baldwin community. more
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'Sweet Charity'
Fittingly, Hope is her middle name, and so Sweet Charity views the world with optimism. Although the men in her life use, rob and abuse her, she still waits for one to love her. In the latest revival … more
Twenty-five years of holiday toys
For John Theissen, the holiday season is an eventful time of the year. Whether he’s keeping an extensive inventory of the thousands of toys he’s collected for sick children or organizing birthday parties for youngsters in need, it’s always busy at John Theissen Children’s Foundation on Wantagh Avenue — even late at night. more
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Stressed about big storms? It’s only natural
Hurricane Sandy was the South Shore’s worst nightmare realized. It was a monster storm that flooded portions of communities — specifically Meadowmere Park, back Lawrence, Hewlett Harbor and Cedarhurst — and left tens of thousands of lives in tatters. It was traumatic. People felt a visceral sense of fear for weeks, if not months. Could another big storm strike? more
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Organizers: Annual Valley Stream charity walk a success
The sixth annual “Hope with Every Step” 5K Family Fun Walk was held on Sept. 24 at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park, and organizers were thrilled with the turnout despite unsightly weather conditions. … more
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