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Ford with Patrick Mullaney, who replaced her in the legislature.

Denise Ford honored for decades of service

Explore Denise Ford's legacy of community service and leadership, honored during Women's History Month. Learn about her impactful contributions and enduring dedication. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/29/24

Melissa Herrera, Vanessa’s mother, with her daughter Vanessa presenting Children’s Librarian Jaclyn Kunz and Library Director Maime Eng with the donated bags.

Valley Stream Girl Scout donates toys for tikes

Girl Scout second cadet Vanessa Herrera, 13, of Girl Scout Troop 2259 delivered about 150 bags of toys that offer sensory stimulation for kids to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on January 2. … more

By Karina Kovac | 2/20/22

North Bellmore resident Angelica Therese Gomez, second from right, recently received the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs’ Rising Star Award and a citation from Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, second from left.

North Bellmore resident recognized as ‘Rising Star’

A North Bellmore resident has been recognized by the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Last month, Angelica Therese Gomez, 19, received the Rising Star Award … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/2/20

Last year, volunteers assembled toiletry bags for Molloy College’s Midnight Run during a service event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Molloy College set for its second annual MLK Day of Service

Molloy College will welcome youth and their families for a day of service activities on Jan. 20 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/16/20

Members of the Merrick Kiwanis gathered on Dec. 15 for Sen. John Brooks’s annual Holiday Toy Drive.

Merrick Kiwanis brings joy with toy drive

On Saturday, Dec. 15, members of the Merrick Kiwanis distributed dozens of toys collected through Sen. John Brooks’s annual Holiday Toy Drive to many joyous children. The toys were donated … more

12/19/19

Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park

All are invited to the Oceanside Department of Community Services’ “Holiday Happenings” event at School No. 6 on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. more

12/12/19

School store: the gift that keeps on giving

Right here in my corner of the universe, a feel-good, do-good project has been sending children back to school every year for the past seven years, with new books and backpacks, sneakers and clothes and even toiletries — and it’s all free. more

8/9/19

Alan Schwartz, a 1976 Oceanside High School graduate, has practiced dentistry in the hamlet for 10 years.

Oceanside native, community dentist bikes to give back

Oceanside native Alan Schwartz wasn’t through with his hometown when he went away to college in Binghamton and dental school in Buffalo, nor when he opened a practice in Queens or moved to Jericho. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/4/19

Two boxes were combined to make room for the four classmates, Kelly Dauz, left, Shannon Crean, Natalie Neubert and Jade Elie, to sleep comfortably overnight.

Molloy College's Boxtown event helps homeless families at Bethany House

Despite the damp weather, several dozen Molloy College students slept outdoors in cardboard boxes on April 25 to raise awareness of homelessness. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/2/19

The Project Extra class of 2019 received signed copies of “I Am Human” by Susan Verde, the book that inspired them to embark on a journey of kindness. They were joined by Limb Kind Foundation founder Robert Schulman and child ambassador Logan Passe at a celebration on March 19.

Oceanside Project EXTRA students donate $10,550 to the Limb Kind Foundation

It was a proud day for Project EXTRA on March 19, as the group’s 49 Oceanside sixth-graders presented a year’s worth of community service. Inspired by Susan Verde’s children’s book “I Am Human,” the gifted learners program raised $10,550 for the Limb Kind Foundation, which donates prosthetics to children with limb loss in the U.S. and internationally. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/28/19

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