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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 …
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12/16/16
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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.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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12/13/16
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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?
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By Diana Colapietro and Scott Brinton
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10/26/16
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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. …
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By Mike Smollins
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10/5/16
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For both the Wantagh and Seaford Kiwanis clubs, the arrival of a new school year means that the season of giving has also begun. The two groups will be busier than ever in 2016-17, leaders said, hosting fundraising events and kick-starting new initiatives while keeping the organization’s mission in mind — help all youngsters of the world, one child at a time.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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10/4/16
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Three women were honored at the 15th annual Bethany House Fashion Show and Awards Dinner fundraiser Sept. 21 at the Rockville Links Club House. Bethany House is a Rockville Centre charity that …
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By Peter Belfiore
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9/28/16
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Hundreds made their way to Jones Beach State Park on Saturday to remember loved ones, connect with others interested in a charitable cause and help educate others on the diverse needs of the brain tumor community at the third annual Long Island Brain Tumor Walk.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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9/20/16
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With the first day of a new academic year just around the corner, Assemblyman Dave McDonough and the John Theissen Children’s Foundation are seeking donations of school supplies for local sick and underprivileged children from low-income families.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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8/23/16
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Christmas arrived early this year at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church.
Congregants from Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown celebrated Christmas in July on Sunday. Leaders of the United Church of Christ house of worship, situated on Wantagh Avenue, hosted a service, charity food drive and vendor fair with winter holiday flair for the community.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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7/27/16
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Last week, Cyclinsanity in Rockville Centre hosted a special fundraiser for Team For Kids, a charity of New York Road Runners that promotes healthy activities in children. Organized by Allison …
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7/6/16
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